Program Manager

Kforce Inc; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ADD insurance

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Project/Program Manager IV to lead cross-functional programs and deliver end-to-end results. You will define strategies, monitor progress, and report to senior leaders while ensuring data-driven decision making using SQL and Excel-based reporting.

Demonstrated ownership and ability to operate with limited supervision is required. GenAI experience for workflow automation is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• End-to-end program/project management experience.
• Comfort with data analysis without relying on others.
• Strong ownership mentality for self-sufficient execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee cross-functional programs with end-to-end delivery against timelines and metrics.
• Develop and refine program strategies; communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Set objectives for programs; leverage data analytics to drive improvements.
• Navigate ambiguities with structured problem-solving.
• Develop familiarity with operational systems; handle inquiries from partner teams.
• Hold stakeholders accountable to timelines; escalate critical issues proactively.
• Implement repeatable processes; drive automation to reduce manual effort.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Data analysis

Ownership mindset

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Project/Program Manager IV in Bellevue, WA. Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery against defined timelines and metrics
• Develop and refine program strategies, effectively communicating progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Set clear objectives for programs, leveraging data analytics, SQL, and Excel-based reporting to drive measurable improvements
• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in complex operational scenarios, applying structured problem-solving skills
• Develop deep familiarity with operational systems and processes - capable of independently handling anecdotal checks, troubleshooting requests, and operational inquiries from partner teams
• Hold cross-functional stakeholder teams accountable to program timelines; Exercise sound judgment on escalation paths and surface critical issues proactively
• Implement repeatable processes and drive automation or standardization to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency

Requirements

• End-to-end program/project management experience
• Comfort with data analysis without relying on others
• Strong ownership mentality for self-sufficient execution

Nice To Have

• GenAI experience for workflow automation and stakeholder management across multiple teams

Compensation

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.

Benefits

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.

Other Compensation Notes

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.

Bonus Policy

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Equal Opportunity

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.