Overview
Remote
On Site
$42.64 - $54.36 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Enterprise Networks
MAGIC
Product Management
Status Reports
Process Improvement
Communication
Presentations
Management
Communications Management
FOCUS
Gap Analysis
Risk Management
Agile
Six Sigma
PMP
SaaS
Migration
Cloud Computing
Operational Efficiency
Project Planning
JIRA
Confluence
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to remotely support our enterprise networking and cloud solutions customer based in San Jose, CA.
Summary:
The Common Platform Services team is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to drive cross functional and cloud backend engineering projects. Come be part of the CPS team where we make all the magic happen. As a Program Manager, you will work closely with our Engineering Program Managers, Engineering, Product Management and other cross functional teams to shepherd through a variety of programs and projects. Our goal is to deliver high quality deliverables through data-driven improvement programs, on-time and with amazing results!?Lead and complete large-scale, migration and cloud projects!
Key Tasks:
* Manage technical and strategic cross-functional projects
* Build and drive project plans with well managed dependencies and internal stakeholder alignment
* Execute and supervise project deliverables, achievements, action items, technical dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
* Work with engineering and program leaders to define priorities
* Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to best understand and deliver on business goals and priorities
* Prepare project status reports and executive briefings for various partner groups
* Plan, manage, and monitor a high level of project communications
* Adhere to metrics and governance for process and drive process improvements
REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience as a Technical Project Manager
* Ability to translate the needs of a team (technical or otherwise) into projects that drive action
* Ability to manage projects from beginning to end
* Successful track record of timely delivery of projects
* Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines
* Appetite for rapid changes and comfort with navigating through uncertain/ambiguous situations
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient
* Openness to new ideas and willingness to innovate
* Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment
* Ability to facilitate meetings and comfortably speak in front of groups
* Experience with multi-national program teams
* Ability to develop business relationships
* Strong Project Communication Management
* Basic working knowledge of agile principles and the ability to work proficiently in an agile software environment
* Demonstrated proficiency with building complex program plans with a focus on execution, gap analysis and risk mitigation
* Ability to navigate cross-functional teams and identify and remediate priority and dependency concerns
Preferred Qualifications:
* Agile Certifications or trained (Certified ScrumMasterx (CSMx), Six Sigma, or PMP for program manager
* 5 years+ experience in SaaS Platform, Migration & cloud projects
* 4+ years of experience in Operational Efficiency programs
* Experience working with project planning tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint)
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to remotely support our enterprise networking and cloud solutions customer based in San Jose, CA.
Summary:
The Common Platform Services team is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to drive cross functional and cloud backend engineering projects. Come be part of the CPS team where we make all the magic happen. As a Program Manager, you will work closely with our Engineering Program Managers, Engineering, Product Management and other cross functional teams to shepherd through a variety of programs and projects. Our goal is to deliver high quality deliverables through data-driven improvement programs, on-time and with amazing results!?Lead and complete large-scale, migration and cloud projects!
Key Tasks:
* Manage technical and strategic cross-functional projects
* Build and drive project plans with well managed dependencies and internal stakeholder alignment
* Execute and supervise project deliverables, achievements, action items, technical dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
* Work with engineering and program leaders to define priorities
* Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to best understand and deliver on business goals and priorities
* Prepare project status reports and executive briefings for various partner groups
* Plan, manage, and monitor a high level of project communications
* Adhere to metrics and governance for process and drive process improvements
REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience as a Technical Project Manager
* Ability to translate the needs of a team (technical or otherwise) into projects that drive action
* Ability to manage projects from beginning to end
* Successful track record of timely delivery of projects
* Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines
* Appetite for rapid changes and comfort with navigating through uncertain/ambiguous situations
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient
* Openness to new ideas and willingness to innovate
* Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment
* Ability to facilitate meetings and comfortably speak in front of groups
* Experience with multi-national program teams
* Ability to develop business relationships
* Strong Project Communication Management
* Basic working knowledge of agile principles and the ability to work proficiently in an agile software environment
* Demonstrated proficiency with building complex program plans with a focus on execution, gap analysis and risk mitigation
* Ability to navigate cross-functional teams and identify and remediate priority and dependency concerns
Preferred Qualifications:
* Agile Certifications or trained (Certified ScrumMasterx (CSMx), Six Sigma, or PMP for program manager
* 5 years+ experience in SaaS Platform, Migration & cloud projects
* 4+ years of experience in Operational Efficiency programs
* Experience working with project planning tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint)
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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