Rapid7 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive the planning and execution of software programs that safeguard our customers. In this role, you will ensure complex projects translate into meaningful security outcomes while fostering high-speed collaboration across global engineering and product teams.
About the Team
The IT Program Management Office enables business outcomes by managing strategic and cross-functional projects & programs, primarily enabled by technology. The team is responsible for managing business outcomes (scope, risks, dependencies, milestones) & identifying and aligning to the best project management methodology to accomplish the desired outcome. We aim to support the best teaming experiences and motivate & empower our projects teams to deliver & innovate.
About the Role
As a Senior IT Project Manager, your primary responsibility will be to assist with the planning, execution, metric tracking, and delivery of software projects and programs. Specifically, your focus will be to:
* Support the planning and delivery of complex software programs to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
* Coordinate cross-team and cross-function dependencies to maintain project momentum.
* Lead project teams across different functions by fostering effective communication and alignment.
* Maintain comprehensive program documentation including project plans, timelines, and status reports.
* Identify and mitigate program risks to ensure timely resolution of blockers.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels to provide regular updates and manage expectations.
* Drive continuous improvement in SDLC practices by incorporating lessons learned.
* Manage program budgets to ensure optimal allocation of resources and financial compliance.
The skills and qualities you’ll bring include:
* Lead cross-functional teams with a focus on motivation and collective success.
* Communicate in a clear manner that conveys objectives and rationale to influence stakeholders.
* Apply a broad understanding of software development life cycles to project execution.
* Utilize Jira and Google Suite to organize and track complex workstreams.
* Collect and analyze data to present actionable insights on program health.
* Thrive in fast-paced environments by effectively managing multiple competing priorities.
* Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
* Think big and act small by breaking larger goals into milestones and pivoting where necessary to achieve outcomes.
* Hold self and others responsible for meeting commitments that deliver value to the business and customers.
* Show eagerness to understand why changes happen and act as an active driver of forward-looking initiatives.
* Build a global network and work across boundaries to deliver sustainable improvements.
* Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.
We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.
About Rapid7
At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11,500+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
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