Kforce has a client in Blue Ash, OH that is seeking a Level 2 Program Manager to work on their Next Gen POS project. This is a 12-month contract to hire position. Candidates should be local to Cincinnati, as this role will likely be in office 2-4 days/week.Duties:

　　Mentor and coach Project Managers within the program

　　Establish and update project and program plans with actual and forecasts and manage deviations from plan and program parameters

　　Ensure all program and project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented and vigorously pursued to deliver the final product

　　Deliver to time and cost within agreed tolerances for projects/programs

　　Provide leadership for project managers and stakeholders and apply conflict resolution skills to resolve program and project issues

　　Manage program and project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues as needed

　　Create and track schedules, budget, risks, and issues

　　Maintain program level communications with stakeholders at multiple levels

　　Work with peers to develop and drive goals, define technical specifications and detailed implementation plans for projects/programs

　　Effectively apply skills to impact program decisions

　　Focus on the benefits to be realized and the outcomes to be achieved

　　Provide coordination of complex planning activities and optimize the use of resources (human and material)

　　Provide for an integration of outcomes with on-going business operations

　　Manage issues as they arise among the program's component projects

　　Track project's contributions to the program and toward the organizations' overall benefits and work to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program

　　Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent

　　PMP certification

　　Experience leading an acquisition, merger, or related program

　　Experience in leadership position delivering large and/or complex projects and programs

　　Dynamic presenter and facilitator skills, experience in presenting to senior management

　　Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization

　　Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget

　　Confident, solution-oriented independent worker

　　Possess strong engagement management skills, strong business acumen, deep technical insights and can speak in both business and technical terms

　　Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing I.T. solutions

　　Proven problem solving and organizational skills

　　Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation

　　Ability to anticipate and manage project/program risks

　　Project experience in retail grocery, POS, and/or self-checkout is a plus

　　Experience with managing external customers and understanding of deployment lifecycles is a plus

　　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.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:71.00Maximum Compensation:76.00