ID
#17760044
Job type
Contract
Salary
Competitive
Source
Kforce Technology Staffing
Date
2021-08-02
Deadline
2021-10-01

Program Manager

Illinois, Chicago, 60606

Contract

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RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of a Program Manager in Chicago, IL.

Duties: Program Manager will act as liaison for all facets of the program and pull people together to make decisions (Product, Operations, Technology, Data Science, Client Deployment) throughout the project Act as the face of the program and communicate progress to upper management and stakeholders Ensure the execution of end-to-end software deployments across technical teams is driven by the program team As a Program Manager, you will facilitate cross-team prioritization between Stakeholders and Technology teams Define business objectives clearly and ensure that the program meets them Define and document release milestones, timelines, and deployment plans Program Managers facilitate conversations to ensure Cross-Functional Team Dependencies are planned, identifying gaps, and mitigating or escalating risks Track and communicate program objectives and progress (Program Status, Initiative level Jira Boards, and/or Kanban) Facilitate Scrum of Scrum meetings, execute release level retrospectives Program Managers track and ensure prompt resolution of issues; manage risk Use and drive Agile and SAFe methodologies Communicate agile team metrics & drive compliance to Technical Leads Execute production readiness (Sign-offs & Documentation)

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field Scrum Alliance certifications (i.e. CSM, CSPO, etc.) preferred 5+ years in program and project management or similar role running large projects in technology or engineering Practical experience with agile techniques and methodologies Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email) Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions, and cultures Experience working with senior-level management and virtual teams Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; Highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules A strong bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment You are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional team Positive attitude, team player, self-starter; Takes initiative, ability to work independently

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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