IT Program Manager IV

Responsibilities

A client with Kforce is seaking an IT Program Manager IV to join their team in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities:

• Drive executon of the program strategy including tying the business unit, portfolio and program strategy together. Use influence to help teams understand how the program fits into the overall strategy
• Prioritize initiatives within the program and surface risks and trade-offs as well as recommendations to the stakeholders
• Communicate the program plan, status and risk to wide-ranging audiences visually communicating goals of program, relationship to business goals, and other relevant success criteria
• Lead cross-functional dependency management for assigned programs
• Breakdown and organize the program into manageable pieces that can be delegated or individually owned
• Drive the status and reporting structure in a manner that is consistent with both Agile principles and the needs of the program
• Develop decision-making principles and recommendations for decisions
• Identify risks, develop a risk mitigation plan and gain buy-in from stakeholders
• Use data, principles and risk mitigation to assess progress to plan
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical field
• PMP certification preferred
• 10 years of experience in technical program management leading well defined small-medium sized software development initiatives; SaaS experience/cloud native applications/backend reporting/data experience
• Ability to influence at Director level and build strong partnerships across organizations to deliver the best program outcomes
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills along with multi-tasking capabilities to get things done in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication skills appropriate for executive-level audiences; Ability to structure and communicate goals of program, relationship to business goals, and other relevant success criteria
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously understand and communicate the bigger picture while diving in to understand issues & risks to drive rapid resolution
  
  

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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