Listing Description
Rackspace is seeking a Senior Strategic Programs Manager that has a passion for technology and is ready to join our Public Cloud Security and Collaboration Team.
Position Summary
The Senior Strategic Programs Manager reports to the VP/GM for Rackspace’s public cloud security and collaboration services. This critical role assists the VP/GM to own and drive strategic initiatives and go to market programs with key hyperscaler partners. This role is a member of the service line leadership team and is critical for the evolution and growth of Rackspace’s public cloud business. The Senior Strategic Programs Manager will also collaborate and assist the VP/GM to develop and execute capability enhancement programs as well assist in coordinating and developing strategic communications to Rackspace management and external constituents.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate with hyperscaler partners and Rackspace GTM leadership to develop and execute GTM programs with the goal of deepening hyperscaler relationships and driving bookings and revenue targets
• Work with peers and leadership to define and track objectives and key results, supporting execution and continuous improvement drive increased revenue and margins while reducing churn and
• Lead and drive key capability maturity and enhancement programs within the Security and Collaboration business, coordinating in the definition and execution across key stakeholders including product managers, product architects, product engineering, and delivery
• Coordinate and take accountability for strategic presentations and other communication to upper management and external constituents as required
• Develop meeting and event briefings by working with business unit leaders, client teams, corporate function heads, and other external sources.
• Represent the Executive at meetings, programs and events as required
Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of business management, operations and strategic planning.
• Ability to have strategic focus, analytical, internal control and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate and lead in a manner that fosters greater understanding, employee engagement and commitment to results.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects and programs across functions and influence others to achieve required results
• Solid organization, management, administrative and human relation skills, and a style, which
exhibits maturity, servant leadership, sensitivity and teamwork.
• Excellent communication, influencer and people skills for working with people at all levels from executives to front-line, internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly productive both as individual performer as well as a team or department leader.
• Able to get hands-on to create deliverables and work products.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred
• 8+ years in technology industry or technology-related function is required
• 5+ years in strategy-related role is required
• Exposure to cloud technology and partner programs from Azure, GCP, or AWS preferred
• Knowledge of cybersecurity or collaboration concepts a plus
The following information is required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Colorado. The anticipated starting pay range of Colorado applicants for this role is $104,200 –$135,200. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits offered is here.
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About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
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Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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