Rackspace

About Rackspace

Your partner in managed cloud solutions

🏢 Tech👥 5K-10K📅 Founded 1998📍 San Antonio, Texas, United States

Key Highlights

  • Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas
  • Over 200,000 customers including BMW and NASA
  • $1.5B+ raised in funding
  • Approximately 7,000 employees worldwide

Rackspace Technology, Inc., headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a leading managed cloud computing company that provides services such as cloud migration, managed hosting, and multi-cloud solutions. With over 200,000 customers, including major brands like BMW and NASA, Rackspace has raised over $...

🎁 Benefits

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🌟 Culture

Rackspace fosters a customer-centric culture with a strong emphasis on service excellence and innovation in cloud technology, encouraging employees to...

Overview

Rackspace is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage Professional Services projects from initiation through delivery. You'll build relationships with key stakeholders and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Job Description

Who you are

You have extensive experience in project management, particularly within professional services, and are adept at leading complex client engagements. Your ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, is a core strength. You understand the importance of commercial responsibility and are skilled at identifying new opportunities to assist clients with their business challenges. You are comfortable uniting and directing both technical and non-technical teams to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.

You thrive in environments where you can deliver results, ensuring that technical projects are completed on time and within budget. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and encourages team members to contribute their best work. You are proactive in managing risks and addressing issues as they arise, ensuring smooth project execution.

Desirable

Experience with project management methodologies and tools is a plus, as is familiarity with technical environments. You may have certifications such as PMP or similar, which demonstrate your commitment to the profession and your ability to manage projects effectively.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead Professional Services projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring that all aspects of the project are managed effectively. You will be responsible for building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, to ensure their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle. Your commercial responsibility will include managing project budgets and timelines, ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

You will unite and provide direction to both internal and external teams, ensuring that all targets and requirements are met. This will involve coordinating efforts across various teams, facilitating communication, and resolving any issues that may arise during the project. You will also be responsible for identifying new opportunities to assist clients with their business problems, leveraging your understanding of their needs and challenges.

Your role will require you to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail, as you will be managing multiple projects simultaneously. You will be expected to report on project progress, manage risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful project outcomes. Your ability to lead by example and inspire your team will be crucial to your success in this position.

What we offer

At Rackspace, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can grow your career while making a significant impact on our clients' success. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in project management.

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