Program / Project Manager
Kforce Inc.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client seeking a Program/Project Manager to work in their Saint Louis office 3 days a week, 2 days remote hybrid rotation. The Program/Project Manager will be driving the schedule, scope and budget for one of the top 5 initiatives of 2023 for this enterprise client.Summary:The Program/Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of programs and projects through a disciplined IT project management process in close collaboration with business partners, team members and various IT functions. This individual will assume end-to-end accountability for single or multiple concurrent projects and large programs consisting of multiple projects. The Program/Project Manager will coordinate the work of project managers, create and maintain interlocking schedules for projects of a program, track program interdependencies, maintain and present status of the program, track and address risks/issues at the program level, among other duties. In addition to program management duties, this role will provide process leadership and support to other Project Managers in structuring projects, consult on the use of project management tools and will lead process improvement initiatives. The Program/Project Manager will also serve as a mentor to project managers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year college degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field
• PMP certification
• CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification
• 15+ years of experience managing medium-to-large IT projects and programs
• 12+ years of experience managing IT projects, including end-to-end experience for medium-to-large projects and programs
• Success in managing multiple, large IT projects simultaneously
• Knows Rally, Jira or similar ALM tools
• Agile methodology
• Great communication skills and team player; works well with others
• Comfortable exercising judgment and using analytical skills in ambiguous situations
• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and communicate effectively with both technical and business users
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure and technology
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment; proactive in seeking out information when necessary
• Experience monitoring and managing vendor performance
• Experience managing requirement solution workshops
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or similar tools

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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