Project Manager - Level 3

Kforce has a client in Columbus, OH that is seeking a Project Manager - Level 3. Key Responsibilities:

• Own planning and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Product and Engineering
• Translate business and program priorities into clear, actionable plans
• Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early and drive resolution
• Partner with Program Managers, Technical Product Managers, and Engineering teams to prioritize the highest-impact work
• Continuously validate that execution aligns with program goals-not just task completion
• Bring clarity and direction when priorities shift or ambiguity arises
• Establish and maintain clear project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Track progress against outcomes, not just activities
• Remove blockers to keep teams moving efficiently
• Serve as the connective point between Product, Engineering, and Program leadership
• Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and tradeoffs
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Identify gaps in planning, execution, or communication and drive process improvements
• Strengthen team operating rhythms (planning, retrospectives, status reporting)
• Help teams become more predictable, efficient, and outcome-focused
• Acts as a partner to engineering-without replacing technical decision-making
• 3-7+ years of project or program management experience with ownership of complex initiatives
• Strong project management fundamentals (planning, prioritization, risk management, execution)
• Proven ability to drive complex initiatives across multiple teams
• Experience working in technical or software development environments
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery practices and team operating rhythms
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure where needed
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of proactively identifying and resolving risks
• Comfortable working with engineering teams and understanding technical concepts (APIs, systems, dependencies)
• Ability to translate technical complexity into clear execution plans

• Experience in SaaS or platform-based environments
• Hands-on experience within Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet

• Takes ownership of outcomes-not just tasks
• Proactively identifies and resolves risks and misalignment
• Ensures teams are focused on the highest-priority work
• Brings structure and clarity to ambiguous situations
• Drives alignment and communicates effectively across stakeholders