Strategic IT Program Manager – Executive-Ready Governance

Kforce Inc; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Maryland Heights, MO is seeking an IT Project/Program Manager to lead the Fraud Identity Program in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

You will balance governance, coordination, and execution while delivering executive-ready updates to senior leadership. The role requires strong governance, planning, risk management, and reporting skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Program Manager or Project Manager, preferably in telecommunications.
• Strong expertise in program governance, project planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering updates to executive leadership.
• Comfort with fast-paced, high-visibility work environments requiring adaptability and precision.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams, ensuring seamless execution and communication.
• Ability to influence, chase down tasks, and drive accountability across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Program/multiple projects, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple teams
• Work closely with (Manager) and the leadership team to provide high-quality program updates and ensure deliverables meet executive standards
• Develop, refine, and present program status reports that can be shared up to the GVP and VP level
• Potentially take on governance responsibilities, ensure adherence to processes, and get in the weeds when needed-such as developing detailed project plans, tracking dependencies, and identifying impacted teams
• Act as a central point of coordination, chasing down PMs, ensuring alignment, and setting up key meetings to keep the program on track
• Leverage strong presentation skills to effectively communicate program updates and risks to stakeholders
• Navigate team dynamics and organizational politics with diplomacy and strategic awareness

Skills

Program governance

Project planning

Risk management

Reporting

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-team coordination

Adaptability

Influence

Job description

Kforce Inc. in Maryland Heights, MO is seeking an IT Project/Program Manager to lead the Fraud Identity Program in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

You will balance governance, coordination, and execution while delivering executive-ready updates to senior leadership. The role requires strong governance, planning, risk management, and reporting skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams across the organization.