Sr. Manager - Program Management R&D

Senior Manager, R&D Project Management

At BMC, trust is not just a way of life. We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud! We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomous Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation! The Senior Manager, R&D Project Management, leads multiple teams and strategic initiatives focused on enhancing IT operations and advancing R&D project management practices. This role plays a critical part in shaping the company's innovation pipeline and aligning SaaSOPS efforts with long-term business strategy. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, global team leadership, and the ability to drive transformation across complex environments.

Experience in IT Service Management (ITSM) or IT Operations Management (ITOM) is a significant plus, as our Helix platform operates within this domain. Familiarity with these sectors will enable deeper alignment with product strategy and customer needs.

Here is how, through this exciting role, you will contribute to BMC's and your own success :

• Lead strategic planning and execution across multiple teams and projects
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable team goals and measurable outcomes
• Define and orchestrate strategic objectives to meet departmental priorities
• Delegate oversight of SaaSOPS projects, empowering team leads to manage operations
• Standardize procedures and enforce best practices to improve productivity and quality
• Oversee documentation and knowledge management practices for the PMO
• Define and maintain governance structures for project approval, escalation, and reporting
• Establish, maintain, & enforce project management standards, methodologies & best practices
• Oversee the project portfolio, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities
• Produce regular consolidated updates to stakeholders on status, challenges & achievements
• Integrate advanced technical practices while maintaining strategic oversight
• Resolve escalations and manage cross-team dependencies and conflicts
• Develop & manage budgets aligned with strategic initiatives, establish financial controls and optimize expenditures
• Collaborate with HR to recruit and retain high-potential talent
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and career development
• Cultivate leadership capabilities among mid-level managers
• Coordinate efforts across departments to minimize disruption and maintain productivity
• Strategically engage stakeholders to align team efforts with broader organizational objectives
• Ensure all PMO practices adhere to regulatory and compliance frameworks

To ensure you're set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience :

Our commitment to you! BMC's culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won't be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, you're unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process. The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at / near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $149,400 - $249,000.

It is the policy of BMC Software to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, gender, transgender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status as a parent, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran, genetic information or other factors prohibited by law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors. Minimum Salary : 149400.00 Maximum Salary : 249000.00 Salary Unit : Yearly