IT Program Manager IV

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking an IT Program Manager IV to join their team in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities:
* Serve as a Technical Program Manager for the t4i (Tech for client) team on a high priority change-the-business initiative, ensuring seamless collaboration between technical team members and business stakeholders
* Manage and maintain relationships with project partners, facilitating effective communication and project alignment
* Oversee end-to-end testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production activities related to the t4i Tech team, ensuring all technical requirements are met
* Drive the technology team to accomplish key project milestones and activities on time, maintaining high project standards and meeting deadlines
* Track and monitor project risks, issues, activities, and decisions involving the t4i Tech team, and effectively relay this information to business stakeholders to ensure transparency and informed decision-making
* Present project updates and critical information to business leadership bi-weekly, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business objectives
* Create and maintain detailed project plans that outline project scope, technical vision, and both technical and non-technical requirements, while documenting precise program requirements, using Smartsheet, Google Docs & Sheets
* Monitor the program timeline, potential risks, and issues during all stages including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation using tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Google Sheets to ensure adherence to milestones and deliverables, and to formulate a response strategy when necessary
* Leverage a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing strategies, QA, and change management best practices to accelerate the delivery of key programs
* Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical dependencies using Smartsheet

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS degree, Computer Science and/or Engineering preferred
* 8+ years of experience leading and delivering complex, large-scale technical programs within a matrixed organization
* Extensive knowledge of the software development lifecycle so as to be able to anticipate potential issues and solutions that require oversight
* Strong experience with E2E testing, UAT, and regression testing
* Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development approaches, architecture, and lifecycles. Experience with Agile methodologies is highly desired
* Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze industry trends, understand the client's strategy, and make data-driven decisions that accelerate business outcomes
* Exceptional Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, from individual contributors to senior executives

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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