PMO Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) responsible for delivering business-funded initiatives that require strong IT partnership. This role will lead multiple high-visibility, cross-functional projects and is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record of managing complex initiatives that include both business and technology components.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects across the enterprise, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
* Own full project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting
* Partner closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives
* Drive strong stakeholder communication, including executive-level updates and reporting
* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business and technology teams
* Identify risks and dependencies, proactively developing mitigation strategies
* Ensure adherence to PMO governance, methodologies, and best practices
* Support portfolio-level visibility, prioritization, and resource planning as needed
* Lead project meetings, working sessions, and status updates
* Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, tools, and reporting

Develop and manage:
* Project plans and schedules
* Budgets and financial forecasts
* Roadmaps and timelines
* Risk and issue logs

REQUIREMENTS:
* 7+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably within an EPMO or enterprise environment
* Proven experience managing projects with significant IT components (required)
* Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects in fast-paced, matrixed environments
* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong experience managing:
* Budgets and financial tracking
* Project schedules and timelines
* Roadmaps and deliverables
* Risks and dependencies

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* PMP or equivalent project management certification
* Experience working within a formal PMO / EPMO structure
* Exposure to portfolio management or large-scale enterprise initiatives
* Experience with change management practices and organizational transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a strong delivery-focused Project Manager who brings both business acumen and technical awareness, can thrive in ambiguity, and excels at driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

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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