Program/ Project Manager at Kforce Inc.

Madison, NJ 07940

About the Job

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Program/Project Manager in Madison, NJ. This role is 100% Remote work. Summary: This position is in the Agile Program and Project Management Office, which is an Enterprise team. This position will typically manage multiple project(s) in parallel that may involve applications and/or infrastructure and cross multiple organizations. Adherence to our standard project management methodology is required, but also exercising experience and judgement on how to best fit artifacts to each project situation. Additionally, a successful project manager will facilitate the definition of key outcomes and drive work accordingly. Key Responsibilities:

Program/Project Manager will apply Project Management methodology while exercising experience and judgement on how to best fit required artifacts to each project situation
Develop effective and realistic plans to start a project, including business requirements, charter, schedule, cost estimate, and SOW if applicable
Drive execution by rigorously leading effective project status meetings, tracking schedule progress, driving resolution of issues and risks, tracking costs, controlling changes, and reporting status
Communicate early and effectively with the appropriate level of detail to project participants and senior executives; A bias for -no surprises- is critical
Build a trusted adviser relationship with key project stakeholders and enthusiasm across project participants
Hold 3rd party partners accountable to the SOW
As a Program/Project Manager, you will assure product quality throughout project lifecycle
Contribute ideas to improve current practices

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Technology project management experience in a complex environment, (+5 years exp)
A mix of application development, infrastructure, and compliance projects
SDLC methodologies including Waterfall and Agile
PPM tools (e.g. Clarity, Planview, Clarizen, Service Now)

Able to relate examples of:

Process Improvement - Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
Leadership
Influence
Adaptation
Teamwork/Collaboration
Creative Problem Solving
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to executive sponsors
Self-motivated and able to work independently

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.