Rapid7 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Project Manager to join the engineering organization. The individual will be responsible for driving operational efficiencies and coordinating various aspects of the software development process across several software delivery teams.
About the Role
The Staff Project Manager will assist the planning, execution, metric tracking, and delivery of software projects and programs, ensuring alignment with the company's goals, objectives and standards.
In this role, you will:
- Support the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software delivery programs and projects, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals and standards.
- Coordinate and manage cross-team and cross-function dependencies.
- Lead project teams across different functions, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including project plans, budgets, timelines, and status reports.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Drive continuous improvement in SDLC practices, incorporating best practices and lessons learned.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial compliance.
The skills you'll bring include:
- At least 7 years of experience in software project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing software development projects.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Deep understanding of software development life cycles, and current technology trends.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software, as well as Jira Google Suite.
- Proficiency in collecting, manipulating, analyzing and presenting data
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification is preferred
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, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact.
Here, we're building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 11,000+ global customers ahead of whatever's next.
Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world's biggest security challenges.
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Rapid7 Belfast, Northern Ireland Office
The new Chichester House location features a ground-floor cafe, bar, library, games room and what the company describes as a “maker space” featuring Lego, 3D printers and Raspberry Pis - a type of computer for learning programming.
