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# IT Program Manager IV

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/069bb9c3-68c2-4669-8ef7-dc976cbf9647

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
 * PMP, Agile certifications or equivalent demonstrated practical technical program management experience is desired
 * Proven Leadership: 8+ years of experience building, leading and delivering complex, large-scale technical programs within a matrixed organization
 * Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development approaches, architecture, and lifecycles. Experience with Agile methodologies is highly desired
 * Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze industry trends, understand the client's strategy, and make data-driven decisions that accelerate business outcomes
 * Exceptional Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels in a matrix organization, from individual contributors to senior executives
 * Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to gather, analyze, and utilize data to assess program progress, identify risks, and drive decision-making. Familiarity with data analytics and AI/ML concepts is a plus

## Description

A client with Kforce is seeking an IT Program Manager IV to join their team in San Diego, CA., * Drive and own the program plan including tying the business unit, portfolio and program strategy together. Use influence to help teams understand how the program fits into the overall strategy

 * Prioritize initiatives within the program and surface risks and trade-offs as well as recommendations to the stakeholders
 * Communicate the program plan, status and risk to wide-ranging audiences visually communicating goals of program, relationship to business goals, and other relevant success criteria
 * Lead cross-functional dependency management for assigned programs
 * Breakdown and organize the program into manageable pieces that can be delegated or individually owned
 * Drive the status and reporting structure in a manner that is consistent with both Agile principles and the needs of the program
 * Develop decision-making principles and recommendations for decisions
 * Identify risks, develop a risk mitigation plan and gain buy-in from stakeholders
 * Use data, principles and risk mitigation to assess progress to plan


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