Program Manager, SDC Programs & Business Operations at F5 Networks, Inc in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

F5’s Security and Distributed Cloud (SDC) organization is leading the way in building the future of F5’s business of delivering and securing any app and API anywhere. We are building a focused, fast-paced, highly motivated, technology driven team where everyone’s contribution directly impacts F5’s success in the cloud.   

We are looking for a Program Manager who will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of complex programs within F5 SDC. The Program Manager will work across the enterprise and within the product organization to ensure that the programs are delivered on time, within budget and to the required level of quality. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and partners. They will also support ongoing business operations as needs arise. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in project and program management, with a proven track record in delivery. They will be a strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to come up with creative solutions to problems. The Program Manager will also understand the innerworkings of SaaS and subscription performance and business models in order to support the dynamic and complex F5 Security & Distributed Cloud business. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary point of contact and lead for all assigned programs  




• Define, document, and manage program objectives, metrics, roadmap, risks, issues, dependencies, and changes  




• Develop and track detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones using appropriate tools, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget  




• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and team members, providing day-to-day contact on project status and updates 




• Develop effective communications and documentation to report status, risks, and issues to a variety of audiences from engineer to executive 




• Monitor performance of programs and business operations using KPIs, metrics, and other quantitative and qualitative measurements 




• Support creation of materials for various management reviews and meetings 

Other Responsibilities 

• Perform business and financial analysis supporting key operational functions such as annual planning and quarterly performance reviews as necessary 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives from initiation to completion for SaaS and/or software organization 




• Well-versed in performance metrics and KPIs used in a SaaS and/or subscription business model 




• Proven track record of successful project delivery, including measurement 




• Understanding of program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)  




• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities as needed  




• Ability to lead through influence to drive forward both the team and program 




• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills  




• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically 

Qualifications 

• 4+ years experience in program and/or project management with increasing levels of responsibility  




• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, information technology, related field or equivalent experience  

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual U.S. base pay range for this position is: $131,839.00 - $197,759.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Yello/Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.