Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives. This role will partner with business and technical teams to coordinate schedules, manage risks and dependencies, track budgets, and provide visibility into program performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring key milestones and deliverables stay on track
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate stakeholder meetings, status reviews, and planning sessions
• Monitor timelines, budgets, resource needs, risks, and dependencies
• Prepare executive-level reporting and maintain program governance documentation
• Drive issue resolution, escalation management, and mitigation planning
• Support deployment readiness and collaborate with teams responsible for release activities
• Assist with resource planning and promote accountability across project teams

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience supporting program, project, or delivery management efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experience monitoring project risks, dependencies, action items, and key decisions to ensure successful delivery
• Background working within technology, software, analytics, digital transformation, or other business-driven environments
• Familiarity with project and work management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or comparable platforms
• Exposure to emerging technologies, data initiatives, advanced analytics, or AI-driven projects is a plus
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable partnering with both business and technical stakeholders at various levels of an organization
• Highly accountable with a strong focus on execution, follow-through, and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build relationships, drive collaboration, and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining organization and attention to detail

Preferred Certifications:
While not required, the following certifications are considered a plus:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent credentials
• Agile and scaled Agile certifications, including Scrum, SAFe, or related frameworks
• Scrum Master, Agile Coaching, or Agile Delivery certifications
• IT service management certifications or experience working within IT governance frameworks

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.

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