Senior Open Source and AI Engagement Strategist

Job Summary

The Senior Open Source and AI Engagement Strategist exercises expert judgment to lead non-routine and complex programs, working to set and achieve objectives tied to functional targets. The role may involve coordinating the activities of other team members and providing mentorship to newer staff. This position requires creative problem-solving to address program complexities and ensuring alignment with business goals. You will also serve as a key liaison for cross-functional partnerships. Depending on the organization this role is aligned to, the role may be responsible for internal and/or external client-facing initiatives. This role may come into contact with confidential or sensitive customer information requiring special treatment in accordance with Red Hat policies and applicable privacy laws.

At Red Hat, our commitment to open source innovation extends beyond our products - it’s embedded in how we work and grow. Red Hatters embrace change – especially in our fast-moving technological landscape – and have a strong growth mindset. That's why we encourage our teams to proactively, thoughtfully, and ethically use AI to simplify their workflows, cut complexity, and boost efficiency. This empowers our associates to focus on higher-impact work, creating smart, more innovative solutions that solve our customers' most pressing challenges.

What you will do:

• Lead the execution of multiple complex programs, ensuring successful delivery aligned with business objectives.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, offering advice and oversight to ensure high-quality program execution.

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, ensuring program alignment with customer expectations.

• Manage program risks and employ creative solutions to overcome challenges.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results, maintaining accountability for program outcomes.

• Prepare and present executive-level reports and updates on program progress and outcomes.

• Coordinate team activities and ensure that program tasks are completed on time and within scope.

• Strategic Technology Program Management: The ability to lead and manage complex, high-impact programs.

• Creative Problem Solving: Skill in addressing complex program issues with innovative solutions.

• Leadership and Mentorship: The ability to guide team members and coordinate activities across multiple teams.

• Executive Reporting: Expertise in preparing and delivering reports to executive-level stakeholders.

• Client Relationship Management: Advanced skills in managing relationships with senior client stakeholders.

• Communication: Expert ability to engage and update key stakeholders.

• Technology Acumen:  Expert understanding of how different technologies work and how they can be used in different contexts to drive business objectives.  Guide team members on understanding of technical concepts.

What you will bring:

• Strategic Technology Program Management: The ability to lead and manage complex, high-impact programs.

• Creative Problem Solving: Skill in addressing complex program issues with innovative solutions.

• Leadership and Mentorship: The ability to guide team members and coordinate activities across multiple teams.

• Executive Reporting: Expertise in preparing and delivering reports to executive-level stakeholders.

• Client Relationship Management: Advanced skills in managing relationships with senior client stakeholders.

• Communication: Expert ability to engage and update key stakeholders.

• Technology Acumen:  Expert understanding of how different technologies work and how they can be used in different contexts to drive business objectives.  Guide team members on understanding of technical concepts.

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Pay Transparency

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About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.