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SDI Project Manager Position Job Description

Position Title: Strategy Development and Implementation – Project Manager

Position Summary

The Strategy Development and Implementation Project Manager will support the F5 Global Services (GS) team in managing the setup, initiation, onboarding, and auditing of cross-functional projects. This individual will work closely with program managers to ensure organizational alignment, provide project tracking support, and help streamline processes for operational improvement. As part of the Project Manager experience, the position will allow the individual to gain hands-on exposure to real-world project and program management activities, while contributing to the success of strategic initiatives focused on strategic and tactical workshops, developing service offerings, and scaling operations.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn project management methodologies, and excited to work collaboratively with professionals across various functions. The Project Manager will contribute to building efficient frameworks, auditing ongoing projects, and assisting teams to set up workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Setup & Initiation:

• Acknowledge project submissions and communicate intake actions to submitters.
• Setup project information in smartsheet, SharePoint, and OneNote.
• Assist in creating project plans, defining scope, drafting documented schedules, and identifying key milestones.
• Support the coordination of project kick-off activities, including organizing and sending onboarding materials to team members.

Project Onboarding:

• Ensure team members are properly onboarded to understand project tools, ways of working, goals, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Help maintain documentation needed for effective planning and execution of projects (e.g., A3 Analysis documents, Project Plans, Risk Response Plans, and status reports).

Project Auditing:

• Conduct reviews and checks on project progress to ensure alignment with baselines and goals.
• Identify risks or gaps based on progress audits and escalate findings to program managers.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Assist in tracking project progress using tools like smartsheet, Excel, SharePoint, and OneNote.
• Prepare tracking reports summarizing project status for program stakeholders and executives.

Support Operational Efficiency:

• Work on accurate collection of metrics related to project outcomes, such as gaps in resource allocation or timeline slippages.
• Help document retrospective learnings and recommendations for improving processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Organizational Skills:
  • Ability to maintain schedules, compile reports, and adapt to changing priorities within dynamic project environments.
• Communication Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal skills for status updates, onboarding instructions, and documenting audits.
• Critical Thinking:
  • Ability to analyze project details, identify gaps, and propose logical next steps to address challenges or risks.
• Working Knowledge of Tools:
  • Familiarity with standard productivity tools like Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and project tracking systems (smartsheet, MS Project, or similar).
  • Bonus: Knowledge of Agile concepts or exposure to project management frameworks through coursework.
• Team Orientation:
  • Enthusiastic team player who contributes to collaborative initiatives and supports cross-functional groups.
  • Ability to ask questions and seek clarity proactively, ensuring alignment with project goals and team needs.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits

The Project Manager will:

Gain hands-on experience in project management workflows, including initiating, planning, monitoring, and auditing strategic initiatives. Learn how to use tracking and reporting tools to provide actionable insights. Develop an understanding of operational challenges and strategic alignment processes within a global services organization. Build communication and problem-solving skills by working closely with experienced program managers and diverse stakeholders. Hands-on experience planning, hosting, and facilitating, cross-functional workshops.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Data Analytics, ICT (Information, Communication and Technology), or a related field.
• Strong interest in project management, operations, or strategy development.
• Desired (but not required): Familiarity with Agile or PMP principles through coursework or extracurricular activities.

Additional Information

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Why Join Us?

As part of the Strategy Development and Implementation team, you’ll play a pivotal role in the success of strategic programs that improve customer outcomes, operational efficiency, and service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience in a dynamic, global workplace while sharpening your skills and contributing to impactful business initiatives!

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $52,800.00 - $79,200.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [email protected].