Program Manager III

Kforce is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale application development initiatives within a fast-paced telecommunications environment. This role involves driving complex, high-visibility projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are managed with discipline and consistency. The successful candidate will bring structure, accountability, and steady leadership to cross-functional teams while maintaining a sharp focus on quality and business outcomes.

Must Have

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale application development initiatives
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning with clear accountability
• Manage high-visibility programs involving cross-functional technical and business teams
• Drive execution using established project management methodologies and governance standards
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to prevent delivery issues
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, providing regular status updates and executive-level reporting
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and quality standards are consistently met
• Independently move initiatives forward without micromanagement
• Proven experience as a Project Manager supporting large-scale application development projects
• Demonstrated expertise managing scope, schedule, and budget for enterprise initiatives
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools including JIRA, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to drive projects forward with sound judgment, decisive leadership, and clear communication
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities

Good to Have

• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar)
• Prior experience within the telecommunications industry or comparable regulated environments
• Familiarity with telecom ordering systems and operational processes

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Program Manager III in Maryland, MO. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale application development initiatives within a fast-paced telecommunications environment. This role is responsible for driving complex, high-visibility projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are managed with discipline and consistency. The right professional will bring structure, accountability, and steady leadership to cross-functional teams while maintaining a sharp focus on quality and business outcomes. Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale application development initiatives
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning with clear accountability for outcomes
• Manage high-visibility programs involving cross-functional technical and business teams
• Drive execution using established project management methodologies and governance standards
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to prevent delivery issues before they arise
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, providing regular status updates and executive-level reporting
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and quality standards are consistently met
• Independently move initiatives forward without micromanagement, while maintaining alignment with leadership

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager supporting large-scale application development projects, preferably within telecommunications or similar complex environments
• Demonstrated expertise managing scope, schedule, and budget for enterprise initiatives
• Strong track record of leading high-visibility projects with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools including JIRA, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to drive projects forward with sound judgment, decisive leadership, and clear communication
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in structured environments

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) are a plus but not required
• Prior experience within the telecommunications industry or comparable regulated environments
• Familiarity with telecom ordering systems and operational processes

This role is ideal for a seasoned Project Manager who values structure, accountability, and delivering results the right way - with discipline, clarity, and consistency.

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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