ED&A Program Manager

Company: Kforce
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

A Kforce client is seeking to hire an ED Program Manager in Beaverton, Oregon (OR).With a commitment to innovation, this client employs some of the world's top engineers and designers! It was ranked as one of the 'Happiest Companies to Work For' and awarded an 'Employees' Choice Award 2018 Best Place to Work' by Glassdoor. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. If you would like to make a difference globally and locally, apply now.Responsibilities include: * Owns and develops program/project plans, scope, schedule, and budget with accountability towards the deliverables * ED Program Manager owns and maintains the reporting on project or program status * Owns and manages the budget tracking and reporting process, including forecasting and variance analysis * Creates, assess, and implements risk mitigation plans to resolve negative impact to the project/program * ED Program Manager is responsible for the delivery of project/program at quality with limited bugs, issues, and unresolved tickets that may impact KPIs that include cost, timeframe, and user experience * Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the program backlog that reflects product prioritization * Identifies project/program dependencies across teams and facilitates and builds consensus to ensure minimal risk to delivery * ED Program Manager is responsible for removing barriers and dependencies that may affect timely delivery * Ensures teams have tools and resources needed to perform work effectively and communicates any resource needs * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred * 7 years of Technical Program Management experience * 3 years of experience leading data and analytics and/or software development programs * Experience running and executing multi-million-dollar budgets(> 5M) across multiple technology platforms and business areas * Proven knowledge and experience with Agile methodologies including SAFe, Kanban, and Scrum, as well as traditional waterfall methodologies * Solid experience in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Confluence (or similar tools) * Deep experience with tools such as Aha! JIRA, Confluence, and Planisware * Self-motivated, with a high sense of accountability, urgency, and drive * Formal training in project or portfolio management methodologies and/or certifications * Outstanding collaboration, listening, written, and verbal communication skills, including an ability to clearly connect with business stakeholders, and technology teams * Excellent facilitation skills * Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a dynamic, results-oriented environment * Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated proficiency with technical programs/projects 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.*Compensation Type:*Hours*Minimum Compensation:*65.00*Maximum Compensation:*81.00

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