Program Manager, SDC Programs - Seattle, United States - F5 Networks

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.

F5s Security and Distributed Cloud (SDC) organization is leading the way in building the future of F5s business of delivering and securing any app and API anywhere. We are building a focused, fast-paced, highly motivated, technology driven team where everyones contribution directly impacts F5s 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