Overview
On Site
$45 - $55 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Application Development
Software Implementation
Apache Velocity
Business Cases
Presentations
Communication
Change Management
Project Management
Program Management
Leadership
Management
Resource Allocation
Reporting
Budget
Business Objects
JIRA
Confluence
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for running day to day program management activities for the IT department. Within the program are many projects with the various departments, which range between application development, infrastructure, software implementation and system enhancements/upgrades. These projects are divided between: Transformation projects, Velocity Projects, and run-the-business/ business case projects.
Duties:
* Updating project forecasted spend based on inputs from project managers and leaders
* Updating project/deliverable schedules
* Meeting with project teams/stakeholders to identify/mitigate risks
* Preparing material for presentation to leadership
* Updating reporting systems (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) to reflect last information for projects
* Daily program management throughout the program life cycle
* Defining the program governance (controls)
* Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress
* Managing the program's budget
* Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements
* Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
* Managing and utilizing resources across projects
* Managing stakeholders' communication
* Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program's -outcome- with the aid of the business change manager
* Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document
REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of experience
* Strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects
* Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
* Good understanding of the wider objectives of the program
* Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
* The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
* Highly experienced with MS Project to develop multi-year plans for 30-40 projects with overlapping resources, timeline constraints, dependencies and clean report out
* Experience with budget ownership
* Experience in the Oil and Gas space is a plus
* Required Tools: MS Project, SAP/BOBJ, Jira/Confluence
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 has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for running day to day program management activities for the IT department. Within the program are many projects with the various departments, which range between application development, infrastructure, software implementation and system enhancements/upgrades. These projects are divided between: Transformation projects, Velocity Projects, and run-the-business/ business case projects.
Duties:
* Updating project forecasted spend based on inputs from project managers and leaders
* Updating project/deliverable schedules
* Meeting with project teams/stakeholders to identify/mitigate risks
* Preparing material for presentation to leadership
* Updating reporting systems (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) to reflect last information for projects
* Daily program management throughout the program life cycle
* Defining the program governance (controls)
* Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress
* Managing the program's budget
* Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements
* Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
* Managing and utilizing resources across projects
* Managing stakeholders' communication
* Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program's -outcome- with the aid of the business change manager
* Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document
REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of experience
* Strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects
* Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
* Good understanding of the wider objectives of the program
* Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
* The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
* Highly experienced with MS Project to develop multi-year plans for 30-40 projects with overlapping resources, timeline constraints, dependencies and clean report out
* Experience with budget ownership
* Experience in the Oil and Gas space is a plus
* Required Tools: MS Project, SAP/BOBJ, Jira/Confluence
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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