Program Manager III at Rackspace, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary
Lead a program or multiple projects from start to finish. Inspires confidence in the team, senior management, and the business community implementing the project solution. Leads efforts to improve existing processes or programs and designs new systems or processes as required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of a highly complex dedicated program or multiple, highly complex, projects.


• Reviewing and fully understanding all program/project requirements (business and technical).


• Collaborating with internal stakeholders as well as coordinating across functions, internally and externally, to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.


• Developing and documenting business processes.


• Evaluating business processes and identifying areas where efficiencies may be gained. Developing and implementing solutions to gain efficiencies.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of coordinating and monitoring projects/programs from initiation through delivery.


• Advanced knowledge of all areas of business operations and organizational interactions.


• Excellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills.


• Trained in project methodologies or comparable industry experience.


• Experienced in development of project/program planning elements, to include scheduling, resourcing, communication, and implementation of plans.


• Financial skills to develop, track, and report on the project budget.


• Ability to develop, maintain, and report on schedules in MS Project.


• Expert understanding of risk analysis, project reporting, and tracking.


• Experience with industry-recognized project management methodology and tools.


• Ability to manage matrixed project/program teams in diverse environments.


• Proficient with Visio and MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.


• Ability to work independently.


• Creative thinking and the ability to 'think outside the box' are ESSENTIAL.


• Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand.


• Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results to unexpected situations.


• Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups.

Qualifications

• At least 5-8 years of project/program management experience is required. Relevant industry experience is highly desired.


• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field.


• Project certification a plus (PMP, Six Sigma, etc.)

About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world's leading technologies - across applications, data and security - to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we're all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Position is available for remote work in the following states unless otherwise specified. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Apply Now