RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Cincinnati, OH that is seeking a Level 3 Program Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract to hire basis. Candidates will need to be local to the Cincinnati, OH area, as they will be expected to be in the office 3 days per week.
Summary:
* Coach Project Managers within the program
* Establish and update project and program plans with actual and forecasts and manage deviations from plan and program parameters
* Ensure all program and project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented and vigorously pursued to deliver the final product
* Deliver to time and cost within agreed tolerances for projects/programs
* Provide leadership for project managers and stakeholders and apply conflict resolution skills to resolve program and project issues
* Manage program and project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues as needed
* Create and track schedules, budget, risks and issues
* Maintain program level communications with stakeholders at multiple levels
* Work with peers to develop and drive goals, define technical specifications and detailed implementation plans for projects/programs
* Apply skills to impact program decisions
* Focus on the benefits to be realized and the outcomes to be achieved
* Provide coordination of complex planning activities and optimize the use of resources (human and material)
* Provide for an integration of outcomes with on-going business operations
* Manage issues as they arise among the program's component projects
* Track project's contributions to the program and toward the organizations' overall benefits and work to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program
* Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent
REQUIREMENTS:
* PMP certification or equivalent experience
* Experience delivering large and/or complex projects and programs
* Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
* Ability to anticipate and manage project/program risks
* Confident, solution-oriented independent worker
* Dynamic presenter and facilitator skills
* Possess strong engagement management skills, strong business acumen, deep technical insights and with that have the ability to speak in both business and technical terms
* Experience with managing external customers and understanding of deployment lifecycles is a plus
* Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing I.T. solutions
* Proven problem solving and organizational skills
* Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation
* Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization
* Demonstrable Program Management experience in the successful delivery of programs in a predominantly Agile environment and using an iterative waterfall methodology, organization, leadership, and communication; The program will involve driving both business and technology project. Candidates must also have experience in delivering rollouts of hardware deployments to sites across the US
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.