Engineering Program Manager

Kforce has a client in Fort Collins, CO that is seeking an organized Engineering Program Manager to support a computer hardware R&D team. This role combines program coordination, dashboard and tool support, procurement assistance, and day-to-day support for engineers and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate is helpful, adaptable, and comfortable solving new problems. Key Responsibilities:

• Own and improve dashboards and reporting tools used by R&D, procurement, and leadership
• Create, update, and maintain - PowerBI, ADO, and other reporting tools
• Create and manage Microsoft Lists, SharePoint trackers, intake processes, workflows, and other productivity tools
• Keep team data accurate, organized, and easy to use
• Track program status and follow up with engineers and stakeholders on open tasks
• Support component owners and engineers with test results, defects, releases, and documentation
• Help with procurement, inventory, material tracking, purchasing, and distribution
• Pull part numbers, classify components, and process material surveys when needed
• Identify tool or process gaps and help develop practical improvements
• Serve as an accessible resource for team members who need help with tools, data, or processes
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Program management, project management, or engineering operations experience
• Experience creating and maintaining Power BI dashboards
• Experience with Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, Excel, and related Microsoft tools
• Ability to gather and organize information across multiple teams
• Comfort working with engineers and other cross-functional partners
• Ability to learn new tools, work through unclear requests, and solve problems with limited direction
• Helpful, collaborative, and service-focused working style

• Experience in an R&D, hardware, engineering, or technology environment
• Experience with procurement, inventory, material tracking, or spending reports
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Kanban boards, Microsoft Project, or workflow automation
• Knowledge of hardware components, testing, defects, and release documentation
• Experience supporting engineers, program managers, component owners, and leadership

• Takes ownership and looks for solutions
• Asks questions when expectations are unclear
• Is responsive, approachable, and willing to help
• Handles changing priorities and shifting program needs
• Can take over existing tools and improve them over time