[Remote] Strategic Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kforce Inc. is seeking an experienced Strategic Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, evaluation, and strategic expansion of industry events and customer engagement programs. The role is responsible for identifying event opportunities, coordinating stakeholders and executive participation, gathering competitive intelligence, measuring event ROI, and recommending future investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution for industry events, Service Provider/OEM Academies, Tech Days, customer programs, and executive engagement activities
• Research and identify emerging industry conferences and events across key growth segments including: Telecommunications; Service Providers; OEMs; Healthcare; Defense; Manufacturing; Other strategic growth markets
• Develop recommendations regarding event participation and investment priorities for future fiscal years
• Create and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination activities
• Coordinate event messaging, demos, executive participation, and cross-functional readiness
• Establish a framework for: Competitive intelligence gathering; Lead tracking; Event performance measurement; Post-event reporting
• Attend selected events independently and represent the organization
• Capture and document market observations, customer feedback, competitor activity, photos, and engagement outcomes
• Measure and report event ROI including: Executive engagements; Customer meetings; Technical SME participation; Pipeline influence; Key customer outcomes
• Deliver post-event assessments and recommendations regarding future participation and investment decisions

Skills

• 5-10 years of program management, event strategy, or marketing program experience
• Experience supporting enterprise technology organizations
• Experience conducting competitive analysis and business impact assessments
• Telecommunications, Service Provider, OEM, infrastructure, or data center market knowledge
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Ability to travel approximately 10 times per year, with occasional week-long event support

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible employees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible employees
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Life, disability, and ADD insurance for eligible employees
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

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