RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Mountain View, CA that is seeking a Program Manager III.
Portfolio Duties:
* Connect the dots across various programs within a portfolio to simplify the 'why/what/how'
* Partner with Portfolio Leadership Team to unblock/guide program teams' delivery
* Identify and/or simplify portfolio level processes enabling the org to operate smoothly
Program Duties:
* Develop a program structure and drive a program operating rhythm to bring together complex, cross-organizational teams
* Drive creation of program roadmaps and execution plans across all phases of planning, development, and production readiness and launch
* Collaborate with key stakeholders in executive teams, product management & engineering, and various cross-functional teams to effectively drive towards program outcomes
* Quickly and effectively, identify and clarify the critical issues and dependencies that need action and drive them through to closure
* Communicate results clearly and in actionable form
* Effectively balance business needs versus technical constraints
* Communicate progress across the organization and at all levels; Includes program status, risks, dependencies and change control
REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong Program Management team leadership experience, including 10 or more years leading multiple complex software-as-a-service (Saas) development projects
* Excellent influencing skills
* Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment and ability to influence at all levels and build strong partnerships across organizations in delivering the best outcome of complex programs
* Outstanding communication skills appropriate for executive-level audiences visually communicating goals of program, relationship to business goals, and other relevant success criteria
* Good understanding of SaaS technologies or demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering teams on complex technology programs with Kanban, Agile and Scrum development methodologies
* Advanced JIRA user and knowledge of other collaboration tools such as Slack, Confluence, Google Docs
* Jira experience
* Kanban experience
* Thrive in establishing order and clarity amongst ambiguity and chaos
* Able to work well with others when conflicts arise, with the ability to influence others to work towards desired outcomes
* Able to anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks independently
* Experience working in Fintech a plus
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.