Kforce Inc · 16 hours ago
IT Program Manager IV
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114/hr - $124/hr
10+ years expKforce Inc is seeking an IT Program Manager IV to lead high-complexity technical initiatives in Mountain View, CA. The role requires a hands-on execution leader who will manage large-scale programs involving 40+ engineers and ensure alignment across multiple workstreams while maintaining detailed program artifacts and managing risks.
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Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional technical programs involving 40+ engineers, product managers, and architects; Drive the program from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams
Create and manage detailed program artifacts including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), comprehensive work-back plans, and critical path analysis; You must be able to break down high-level strategy into actionable engineering tasks
Serve as the team's Smartsheet expert; You will not just use templates; You will architect complex sheets with automated workflows, cross-sheet formulas, and high-fidelity dashboards that provide real-time visibility to executive leadership
Proactively identify risks and technical dependencies early in the lifecycle; Develop mitigation plans and 'path to green' strategies before issues impact the timeline
Engage in technical architectural discussions; You must possess the domain expertise to understand trade-offs within enterprise cloud environments (AWS, GCP) to validate engineering estimates and timelines
Qualification
Required
BE/BTech - Engineering (preferably CS) mandatory confirmed with Hiring Manager
10+ years of Program Management experience, with at least 5 years at a Senior or Staff level within a technology organization
Proven track record of managing engineering programs with 40+ active engineering contributors
Deep knowledge of enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure); You must be able to understand the 'how' of the technology, not just the 'when'
Advanced Smartsheet Expertise: Mastery of Smartsheet is non-negotiable; You must demonstrate experience creating detailed reports, S-curves, Control Centers, and automated executive dashboards
Methodology Mastery: Expert-level command of program management methodologies
You must be able to demonstrate how you manage: Resource capacity planning; Milestone tracking vs. actuals; Complex Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); Risk/Issue logs with probability/impact scoring
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, certification
Experience leading 'War Room' scenarios or turning around distressed programs
Background in software development or systems engineering prior to moving into program management
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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