Head of Programme Management

Responsibilities
Kforce's client in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a skilled and adaptable Program Manager to join their growing team focused on technical software delivery. This role supports a portfolio of complex programs spanning architecture, DevOps, tooling, and QA automation, including offshore components. The successful candidate will work closely with product, design, data, engineering teams, and external stakeholders to drive delivery from early discovery through to completion in a highly matrixed and dynamic environment.

Manage end-to-end delivery lifecycle for assigned feature or journey-focused programs within a portfolio

Coordinate across embedded internal teams (product, design, data, engineering) and external stakeholders

Facilitate early discovery, define technical and product requirements, and develop comprehensive delivery plans

Drive dependency mapping and manage cross-team coordination in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall (-Wagile-) environment

Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders through executive presentations and reports

Adapt flexibly to shifting priorities and workloads while maintaining strong collaboration and communication

Support transition from legacy tools to MS Project alongside JIRA and MS Office for project reporting

Contribute to continuous process improvements and -swarm- as needed to resolve delivery challenges

Requirements

Proven program or senior project management experience within technical software delivery

Strong understanding of SDLC and experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall/Kanban environments

Demonstrated ability to manage dependencies and complex stakeholder relationships in a matrixed organization

Experience delivering executive updates and managing communication with senior leadership

Proficiency with JIRA, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel

Excellent collaboration, communication, and adaptability skills

Comfortable working with technical teams and product stakeholders across multiple disciplines

Willingness to take on shifting responsibilities and manage evolving portfolios

Preferred Qualifications

Technical background or understanding of APIs, microservices, DevOps, automation, or architecture concepts

Experience working with offshore or distributed teams

Familiarity with portfolio-level program management and reporting

Exposure to accessibility testing and quality standards

Previous experience transitioning project tools such as from Smartsheet to MS Project

Hybrid experience involving elements of Scrum Master or Product Owner roles (with a strong PM focus)

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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