Staff Technical Project Manager

Kforce • Plano, TX

27d

About The Position

A client with Kforce is seeking a Staff Technical Project Manager to join their team in Plano, TX. Responsibilities: Play a key role in translating the clients overall strategy into impactful programs and portfolios, directly influencing our business outcomes Define program frameworks, establish governance models, drive operational rhythm and foster a culture of accountability within teams - you'll be the architect of success Lead complex, cross-organizational change initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new ideas Influence: Drive strategic programs in partnership with VP+ leaders, accelerating business outcomes and ensuring alignment with the clients overall strategy Champion Change: Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication, effectively navigating organizational change and driving continuous improvement Deliver Exceptional Results: Develop and execute high-quality program plans, utilizing data to track progress, mitigate risks and communicate effectively with stakeholders Build and Mentor: Define and implement program management best practices, coach and mentor other program managers and contribute to the growth of the program management community Champion operational excellence by defining and implementing best practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring other TPMs - you will be a force multiplier Master the Domain: Leads discussions on AI-native technologies that redefine industry standards, in a platform environment Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience PMP, Agile certifications or equivalent demonstrated practical technical program management experience is desired Proven Leadership: 8+ years of experience building, leading and delivering complex, large-scale technical programs within a matrixed organization Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development approaches, architecture, and lifecycles. Experience with agile methodologies is highly desired Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze industry trends, understand the clients strategy and make data driven decisions that accelerate business outcomes Exceptional Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels in a matrix organization, from individual contributors to senior executives Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to gather, analyze and utilize data to assess program progress, identify risks and drive decision making Familiarity with data analytics and AI/ML concepts is a plus Possess deep expertise in software development methodologies and apply them effectively to programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Proven Leadership: 8+ years of experience building, leading and delivering complex, large-scale technical programs within a matrixed organization
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development approaches, architecture, and lifecycles. Experience with agile methodologies is highly desired
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze industry trends, understand the clients strategy and make data driven decisions that accelerate business outcomes
• Exceptional Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels in a matrix organization, from individual contributors to senior executives
• Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to gather, analyze and utilize data to assess program progress, identify risks and drive decision making
• Possess deep expertise in software development methodologies and apply them effectively to programs

Nice To Haves

• PMP, Agile certifications or equivalent demonstrated practical technical program management experience is desired
• Familiarity with data analytics and AI/ML concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in translating the clients overall strategy into impactful programs and portfolios, directly influencing our business outcomes
• Define program frameworks, establish governance models, drive operational rhythm and foster a culture of accountability within teams - you'll be the architect of success
• Lead complex, cross-organizational change initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new ideas
• Drive strategic programs in partnership with VP+ leaders, accelerating business outcomes and ensuring alignment with the clients overall strategy
• Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication, effectively navigating organizational change and driving continuous improvement
• Develop and execute high-quality program plans, utilizing data to track progress, mitigate risks and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Define and implement program management best practices, coach and mentor other program managers and contribute to the growth of the program management community
• Champion operational excellence by defining and implementing best practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring other TPMs - you will be a force multiplier
• Leads discussions on AI-native technologies that redefine industry standards, in a platform environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees