Engineering Program Manager

Kforce Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an organized Engineering Program Manager to support a computer hardware R&D team in Fort Collins, CO. This role blends program coordination with dashboards, tool support, procurement assistance, and day-to-day collaboration with engineers and cross-functional partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, process documentation, and problem-solving skills, plus experience managing programs or engineering operations and creating Power BI dashboards with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Experience creating and maintaining Power BI dashboards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, and Excel.
• Program management or engineering operations experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate information across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve dashboards and reporting tools for R&D, procurement, and leadership.
• Create, update, and maintain Power BI, ADO, and other reports.
• Manage Microsoft Lists, SharePoint trackers, intake workflows, and productivity tools.
• Keep team data accurate and easy to use.
• Track program status and follow up with engineers and stakeholders on open tasks.
• Support procurement, inventory, and distribution tasks.
• Pull part numbers, classify components, and process material surveys.
• 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.

Skills

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Lists

Excel

Program management

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Success In This Role

• 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

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.