Program Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead large-scale programs and initiatives for a leading telecommunications and media client in Maryland Heights, MO. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex programs, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate organizational dynamics effectively. This role requires a strategic thinker who can engage with both executive leadership and project teams, ensuring alignment and progress toward our goals. Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale programs, ensuring they meet scope, timeline, and budgetary requirements
• Communication: Tailor communication strategies to engage effectively with different audiences, from executives to project teams; Prepare and present program status updates in executive leadership meetings
• Planning Tools: Create and maintain Gantt charts, roadmaps, and other project documentation
• Utilize JIRA for tracking progress, creating metrics, and developing dashboards to provide visibility into program performance
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigate organizational politics with finesse, understanding leadership expectations and supporting initiatives without getting sidetracked by conflicts
• Agile Methodology: Implement and promote Agile practices within program teams to enhance collaboration and adaptability
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience as a Program Manager, successfully leading large-scale programs
• Strong skills in creating Gantt charts, roadmaps, and presentation materials
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adjust messaging for different audiences (executives vs. project teams)
• Experience in Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in JIRA, with the ability to create metrics and dashboards
  
  

Nice To Have

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Professional certifications such as PMP or Agile certifications
• Previous experience with program charters and governance
• Technical background to facilitate buy-in from development teams
  
  

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.

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