Program Manager
Kforce Inc.
Houston, TX
- Support facilitation of new TPO governance processes, inclusive of stage gate process, capital approval process, KPI management, risk management process and documentation standards
- Supporting executive stage gate reviews and Executive Steering Committee (SteerCo) meetings, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, and tracking follow-up actions
- Develop executive summaries and presentation materials highlighting key issues, decisions required, and performance metrics
- Assist in updating the TPO project list, becoming familiar with project scope and timing
- Coordinate collection and validation of project status, data, including scope, schedule, cost, risks, and mitigation actions
- Review ERCOT submission plans and ensure TPO records are accurate and up to date
- Utilize standardized templates and ensure materials meet CenterPoint TPO's branding and quality guidelines
- Collaborate with TPO leadership to draft and finalize agendas
- Support ad hoc requests for additional meeting materials
- Provide real-time meeting support, including slide management, timekeeping, and facilitation assistance
- Assist presenters in managing Q&A session by providing data and clarification as needed
- Capture detailed minutes of discussions, decisions, action items, and ownership assignments
- Distribute meeting minutes and action logs within 24 hours of scheduled meeting to all participants and stakeholders
- Monitor progress and completion of assigned action items, providing regular status updates to leadership
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
- 5+ years of experience supporting program or project management of capital portfolios
- Preferred skills in Microsoft Dynamics, PowerPoint and Excel
- Provide checklists for gate submissions and readiness reviews
- Implement formal voting process for Stage Gate Meetings
- Create a master schedule for all necessary meetings and pre-read due dates
- Make updates to gate requirements & deliverables in TPO Playbook
- Create standards for version control, naming conventions, and storage locations
- Ensure compliance with document retention policies
- Tie project documentation archives to stage gates
- Develop required templates to maintain 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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About the Company
Kforce Inc.
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.