Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
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No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.
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Position Summary:
As a Director of Program Management, you will join a world-class Strategy & Operations (S&O) team composed of creative, passionate, collaborative, and innovative individuals. Our team plays a crucial role in the organization by enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation through business governance, strategic operations, business intelligence, and corporate development. We aim to create a competitive advantage and develop a roadmap to achieve short, mid, and long-term goals, driving success and growth at Pax8.
Role Summary:
The role will work closely with the VP of Value Management, engage as a member of the S&O leadership team, and lead a team of project and program management professionals to deliver program components. Key areas of focus will be to drive consistency, alignment, and portfolio prioritization management. Success is measured by the functions’ aligned initiatives on qualitative and quantitative metrics, driven by the Strategic Consultant Directors.
Essential Responsibilities:
Leadership and Development: Lead and manage a team of professionals responsible for delivery program components. Ensure team meeting KPIs and standard level of performance. Foster teaming, collaboration, career growth and continuous improvement. Lead skills development program (job rotation and shadowing).
Strategic Portfolio Planning: Designs, develops and manages the portfolio/program / project operating model and prioritization model. Develops and drives global best practices and standards that will improve productivity, investment decision-making and realize targeted business outcomes. Globally inspire project management frameworks, tooling, and methodology to create consistent outcomes.
Stakeholder Management: Identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program alignment success. Dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of program stakeholders and customers, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction.
Budget and Resource Planning: Managing program budgets, financial resources, and cost control to ensure programs are delivered within financial constraints.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
- At least five (10) year management experience
- At least seven to ten (7-10) years project/program management experience
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Collaboration: Strong influence management skills with the ability to work cooperatively at all levels in a matrix environment to build and maintain positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals. Gain understanding of the roles and responsibilities of cross- functional project teams and functional management
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Communication and Influence: Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness – ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees
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Budgeting and Financial Management: Exceptional analytical, strategic, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets
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Operational Management & Excellence: Exceptional portfolio, program, and project management skills
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Business acumen: ability to think from an overall “best for the business” perspective
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Results Driven: Demonstrates initiative; results oriented. Ability to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
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Decision-making: Excellent ability to negotiate and balance decisions and manage competing priorities across multiple functional areas.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. Ability to effectively build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
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Problem Solving: Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Able to understand how strategic decisions impact the department or organization.
Required Education & Certifications:
- B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
- Certifications in project/program/portfolio management required
Compensation:
- Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $140,000 to $175,000, or more depending on experience.
Expected Closing Date: 12/19/2024
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At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.
