Program Manager III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is seeking a Program Manager III.

Responsibilities:
* Help translate leadership priorities into clear execution - structuring workstreams, driving cross-org coordination, and ensuring follow-through
* Manage complex programs end-to-end: milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision points - bringing rigor and clarity to fast-moving initiatives
* Synthesize across teams, prepare leadership materials, and keep initiatives moving with accountability and momentum
* Lead cross-functional operating rhythms (standups, stakeholder check-ins, exec updates) and keep workstreams aligned
* Proactively identify risks, gaps, and blockers; drive issue resolution with clear owners and dates
* Partner with the client's leaders and functional teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, Operations, GTM, Finance, Legal/Compliance, Support) to coordinate deliverables
* Produce clear, concise communications: status reports, RAID logs, decision logs, milestone readiness updates
* Ensure stakeholder alignment and effective change management across teams
* Support leadership with crisp escalation paths and options/tradeoffs when decisions are needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong program management craft: planning, execution, dependency management, RAID, and operating cadence
* Excellent stakeholder management: influence without authority; comfortable working across many teams/orgs
* High bar for communication: succinct written updates and strong meeting facilitation
* Self-starter/proactive: Thrives in ambiguity, anticipates needs, and drives follow-through
* Comfortable operating in a large, matrixed environment and communicating across levels (IC to exec)
* Clear, maintained integrated plan and operating rhythm
* Risks/issues surfaced early, tracked, and driven to closure
* Stakeholders aligned with consistent, reliable updates

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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