The Red Hat Secure Software Development team is seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive improvements in our SDLC (Secure Development Lifecycle) processes and practices. In this role, you must be proficient in program management techniques and well versed in Jira, enabling you to structure, track and report on project progress effectively. You will work closely with various teams to ensure a coherent approach to process improvements and advocate for company-wide change when necessary.

As a Senior Program Manager, you’ll need to use your expertise in project management to propel security control implementation in an open and collaborative manner. We believe that secure software development is an integral part of protecting our customers. As someone passionate about open source, software supply chain security, secure development, and risk management, you will help us achieve that vision. In this role, you will work directly with stakeholders from all over Red Hat. Using open source principles every day, you’ll be a part of a team responsible for working with internal product and engineering teams that secure, test, and maintain Red Hat’s open source solutions. You’ll collaborate with geographically distributed teams, focusing on analyzing and integrating secure practices into their existing processes. You’ll be essential to the success of our company through the championing of security awareness. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, facilitating collaboration and fostering relationships between multiple teams.

Red Hat embraces a remote working culture and promotes work flexibility. Our team is predominantly remote, and you are welcome to work from home.

What you will do

• Develop and execute program plans, ensuring proper resource allocation, progress tracking and risk management to support SDLC improvements.

• Manage cross-functional relationships to align teams on process improvements and ensure seamless implementation across the organization.

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product Management to understand challenges, define solutions and drive continuous improvement in SDLC practices.

• Use Jira and other tools (Smartsheets, Miro, etc) to develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with program objectives.

• Stay up to date with evolving software development methodologies and industry best practices, assess their impact on SDLC operations, and drive process and policy improvements.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify emerging trends and recommend enhancements to SDLC processes.

What you will bring

• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

• Ability to draft clear communications and other written documentation.

• Ability to effectively manage priorities and work independently with minimal guidance.

• Excellent communication and listening skills.

• Solid leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels.

• Proficiency in program management and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Waterfall) and their practical applications within the SDLC.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (e.g., CSM) are preferred.

About Red Hat

Red Hat (https://www.redhat.com/) is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source (https://www.redhat.com/en/about/open-source) software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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