Agile Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking an Agile Program Manager - Healthcare.

Summary:
The Agile Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities for several concurrent high visibility programs, using agile methods in a fast paced environment, crossing multiple business divisions. Programs will consist of multiple agile teams, operating in an Integrated Delivery Model/Scaled Agile framework and require integration with other activities outside the scope of the agile teams. The focus of this role will primarily be to ensure all required business activities align with technology delivery to achieve stated business outcomes.

Program Planning & Management:
* Partner with Product Management and business stakeholders to define and/or understand program scope, milestones and business outcomes
* Develop a critical path/business milestones and timeline in partnership with business representatives and Product Management to meet business outcomes; Continuously update critical path/milestones as necessary due to business decisions
* Ensure coordination and synchronization of epic-related (program) activities across all entities as required (business readiness, communications, process design, technology delivery, etc.)
* Manage executive stakeholder communications, including preparation and facilitation of Executive Steering Committees
* Participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demo, and Solution Demo, as necessary to ensure alignment across multiple ARTs and business divisions
* Understand and report on the progress of the program MVP with key stakeholders, including steering and portfolio management
* Ensure transparency and management of dependencies, issues and risks; Facilitate resolution or decisions where needed
* Financial Management for Programs assigned; Ensure appropriate expenditures are applied to the program and work with financial representatives and/or Portfolio Management to resolve issues

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years working with large projects of $2m; 10+ years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
* Experience with Agile Project Management tools such as Apptio Targetprocess (ATP) Jira, Rally, VersionOne or equivalent
* Strong ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels, including executives to analysts
* Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
* Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
* Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
* Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
* Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
* Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the -big picture- view
* Nice to have: experience with development and management of /program budget including forecasts and actual spend

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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