Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a remote Project Manager to join their team.

Summary:
The Project Manager will be responsible for developing the deliverables and implementing them into an organized project plan. The candidate develops the detailed work packages, schedules, budgets, identifies the necessary resources and provides regular updates and communications to the client.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Facilitate joint planning with the client in the early stages of project formation
* Determine organizational and financial feasibility of the project, including the completion of the business case as appropriate
* Manages project scope/requirements changes, multiple and competing demands and priorities determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk using appropriate fact-based metrics/assumptions
* Recommend best solutions to upper management based on understanding of business issues
* Promote innovative or improved methods to get the work done and implement best practices
* Resolve issues and conflicts, remove barriers, and resolve minor project issues; Act as escalation point for potential conflicts between direction and project constraints

REQUIREMENTS:
* Typically has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education
* Experience managing Agile projects, running agile ceremonies and coaching SCRUM teams on Agile framework
* 7+ years of experience managing several projects simultaneously
* Advanced knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, velocity, etc.
* Advanced user proficiency with computer software, such as MS Office and JIRA
* Advanced understanding of IT principals, including lifecycle planning, estimating and architecture
* High level of general management skills including, but not limited to, leading, negotiating, communicating and team building
* Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis
* Highly organized with superior time management skills, customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
* Strong verbal and written communications skills required to manage communications to all clients

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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