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Senior Project Manager

Corporate Strategy and Operations

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Pax8

Pax8

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud marketplace for IT service providers

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$110kAnnually

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 8-10 years consultative in business operations, technical services, or product development with at least 2 year project management experience
  • At least 2 years of project management experience in a corporate role, working on the tactical execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Ownership, accountability, and impact driven, with a 100/0 mindset - 100% accountable and 0 excuses.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex and high-impact projects on time, on budget, and on scope.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, and ability to apply them to different types of projects and contexts.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills, and ability to solve problems and make data-driven decisions.
  • Passionate, results-oriented, flexible, and adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Customer service oriented, team player, high performer, and trusted source of operational maturity.
  • Innovative, adaptable, and strategic thinker, who can bring clarity to chaos and create and provide solutions to tough problems.
  • Decisive decision maker, who can kick in doors and get important stuff done.
  • Collaborative and accountable, who can set the standard for the organization and be the leader of change.
  • Performance oriented, open to learning, measuring what matters, and conducting retrospectives all the time.
  • Proactive, flexible, and transparent, who can deliver excellence at scale.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Refine project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria, and communicate them clearly to all project stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers, and track and report on project progress, issues, and risks.
  • Drive project success by orchestrating project meetings, workshops, presentations, and reviews, capturing and pursuing action items and decisions to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies, assumptions, and constraints, and escalate issues and risks as appropriate.
  • Ensure project quality and compliance with relevant standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Conduct project evaluation and lessons learned, and capture and share project knowledge and best practices.

Pax8 operates a cloud marketplace that connects businesses with a variety of cloud-based solutions, including software and infrastructure services from major vendors like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. Clients such as IT service providers, managed service providers (MSPs), and value-added resellers (VARs) use Pax8's platform to access these solutions and enhance their service offerings. The marketplace not only provides cloud solutions but also includes educational resources like the Pax8 Academy, which helps clients understand and utilize cloud technology effectively. Unlike many competitors, Pax8 emphasizes building a collaborative ecosystem where partners and vendors can work together, offering insights and coaching to help businesses grow. The company's goal is to empower its clients by providing the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the cloud computing market, generating revenue through subscription fees and sales of cloud services.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$395.5M

Headquarters

Greenwood Village, Colorado

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the 2024 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year Award highlights Pax8's strong industry reputation and potential for continued growth.
  • The appointment of a Chief AI Officer and the launch of an AI-enabled marketplace demonstrate Pax8's commitment to innovation and staying ahead of technological trends.
  • Partnerships with companies like Exium and FlexPoint provide MSPs with advanced tools for cybersecurity and financial management, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving cloud services market requires constant innovation, and Pax8 must continuously update its offerings to stay competitive.
  • Dependence on partnerships for advanced features could pose risks if these partnerships dissolve or fail to deliver expected benefits.

What makes Pax8 unique

  • Pax8's marketplace uniquely combines cloud solutions with educational resources and support, setting it apart from competitors who primarily focus on product offerings.
  • The Pax8 Academy provides specialized cloud-based education, ensuring clients are well-equipped to navigate cloud technology, a feature not commonly found in other cloud marketplaces.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Exium and FlexPoint enhance Pax8's platform by integrating advanced cybersecurity and automated billing solutions, offering a more comprehensive service to MSPs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision (most plans covered at 100%)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays and Extended Holiday Program

Flexible vacation and paid sick time

Military, parental, and family care leave

401(k) with company match

Bonus program

Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability

Home-office allowance

Transportation benefits

Pet adoption reimbursement