Program Manager IV

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Program Manager IV to join their team in Mountain View, CA.

Responsibilities:
* Architect from the Ground Up: Design, structure, and launch multi-org programs from inception to execution, ensuring every piece of the work is owned, sequenced, and connected to our GBSG strategic objectives
* Organize and Mobilize: Build the right team for the work, instill operational discipline, and establish clear roles, accountability, and workflows that keep everyone aligned and moving fast
* Execute Flawlessly: Drive execution with precision, using metrics, principles, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the work stays on track and delivers measurable business outcomes for our global customers
* Strategic Storytelling and Influence: Tie GBSG business unit, portfolio, and program strategies together into a cohesive narrative. Use influence and data to drive alignment and buy-in at all levels
* Partner with Senior Leadership: Engage regularly with executives to align on priorities, present progress and recommendations, and gain their trust and sponsorship quickly
* Prioritize with Rigor: Identify the highest-impact initiatives, manage trade-offs, and escalate key decisions with clear recommendations and rationale
* Communicate for Impact: Deliver crisp, relevant updates to diverse audiences: from front-line managers to senior executives, ensuring clarity on strategy, execution status, and next steps
* Resolve and Adapt: Anticipate challenges, navigate competing interests, and adjust course quickly while keeping teams motivated and focused

REQUIREMENTS:
* 8+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional SaaS programs with a proven ability to build and scale new initiatives from scratch
* Track record of starting in ambiguity and creating clarity: designing programs, teams, and processes that deliver high-quality outcomes fast
* Strong operational craft: expertise in program design, governance models, decision frameworks, and execution tracking
* Skilled at using data to facilitate tough conversations, align leaders, and communicate risks, outcomes, and recommendations with confidence
* Demonstrated ability to manage up and down effectively: build trust, secure buy-in, and present regularly to senior leadership with impact
* Demonstrated ability to operate at both the strategic level: long-term goals and portfolio shaping, and the tactical level: quarterly performance and operational improvement
* Highly effective communicator across multiple formats and audiences, capable of driving alignment and action through compelling narratives
* Strong relationship-builder who can influence without authority, manage conflict gracefully, and keep momentum in complex environments
* Passion for customer success and delivering measurable impact for global businesses and experts
* Prior consulting experience is a bonus (especially in top tier management consulting firms)

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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