Program Manager

Company: Kforce
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Kforce has a client in need of a Program Manager in Boston, MA. The candidate oversees, develops, and drives the execution of the assigned projects within CRM & Marketing area.Key Responsibilities:

• Program Manager develops detailed project plans and schedules application/infrastructure projects, works closely with business analysts, developers, and QA to execute the project
• Manages the project lifecycle from initiation through to program closure
• Manages and resolves risks, issues, and dependencies
• Leads and provides direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to client specifications
• Manages and oversees the end-to-end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of high business complexity
• Monitors project results for significant deviations and works collectively with Information Technology functions to address incidents and high priority defects
• As a Program Manager, you will maintain regular contact with clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments
• Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery in conformance with company software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Serves as a liaison between clients and internal technical groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specification
• Manages communication with the business at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issuesRequirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent
  • 9-12 years of experience with Technology industry is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of SDLC, including Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  • Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate technical designs, project issues, and project status is required
  • Ability to incorporate technical and business knowledge in the analysis of customer solutions
  • Experience supporting customer facing, high-volume, mission critical applications strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project commitments to achieve quality solutions
  • Proven ability to adhere to software project management best practices
  • Specialized knowledge of MS Project, Visio, Excel, and Word
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to facilitate work groups with a high degree of professionalism, work ethic and integrity
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively with diverse teamsThe 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 unlessand 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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