Job Description:

Program Manager, SaaS/PaaS

Job Locations

US-NC-Cary HQ | US

Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker - always asking, "What if?"

If so, you may be the new team member we're looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters - whether you're developing algorithms, creating customer experiences, or answering critical questions. Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless.

What we do

We're the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live.

What you'll do

As a Program Manager, SaaS/PaaS on the Cloud Programs team at SAS, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing programs and projects across company business units related to our new as-a-service offerings. With your knowledge of cloud computing, you will help grow our "as-a-services" businesses more quickly. You will work on a team that manages SAS's cloud strategy, shaping the future of how SAS aligns with the transformative journey that customers have embarked on to incorporate analytics into their business processes. This role also works across multiple business units within the company to help ensure a world-class SaaS customer experience.

You will:

Ensure alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives related to SaaS and PaaS across multiple SAS business units.
• Plan, prioritize, implement, and adjust delivery schedules, scope, resourcing, and quality of various program requirements.


• Own deadline-driven, team-based programs that facilitate overall program business goals and objectives.


• Work with team and stakeholders to define program scope and goals.


• Meet financial objectives, schedule expenditures, complete audits, identify trends, determine process improvements, and implement change where necessary.


• Identify and monitor key measures related to stakeholder satisfaction.


• Work jointly with other business units who share responsibilities for program success.


• Act as a central point of contact for all business and technical issues and interface with interested parties across the company to ensure success of SaaS programs.


• Work with a team based in Cary, North Carolina but with global reach.

What we're looking for

• You're curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.


• You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.


• 5+ years of experience in program management, marketing, sales, consulting, or related function in the technology industry, preferably with a software vendor.


• Knowledge and experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and/or Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) business models.


• Experience with Amazon Web Services,Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud.

The nice to haves

• Project management skills.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to stay connected by using networking skills, understanding industry trends, and understanding competitors.


• Ability to negotiate and influence others.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage in technical discussions with customers, partners, and industry analysts.


• Excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated history of making good decisions in a fast-paced environment.


• Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative environment across multiple business units with complex and ever-changing situations.

Why SAS

• We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference.


• Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn't about fitting into our culture, it's about adding to it - and we can't wait to see what you'll bring.

You may work from a remote location or you may work from SAS HQ in Cary, NC (when we return to campus) for this role.

#LI-TP1

SAS looks not only for the right skills, but also a fit to our core values. We seek colleagues who will contribute to the unique values that makes SAS such a great place to work. We look for the total candidate: technical skills, values fit, relationship skills, problem solvers, good communicators and, of course, innovators. Candidates must be ready to make an impact.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more:Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Also view the supplementEEO is the Law, and the Pay Transparency notice.

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience.Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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