Project Manager (Workstream Lead)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager (Workstream Lead) in Rapids, MI.

Duties:
Project and Program Oversight:
* Manages highly complex projects and programs, maintaining strong relationships with departmental leaders and stakeholders
* Oversees multiple projects simultaneously, developing comprehensive plans, budgets, and timelines
* Ensures projects are completed on schedule and within budget
* Leads and collaborates with project managers and workgroup leads to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance, driving overall program success
* Provides mentorship and consultation as needed

Resource Planning and Coordination:
* Evaluates resource needs for each project and negotiates with leadership to secure necessary personnel and assets
* Collaborates with departments and leaders to effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate team efforts to meet project goals

Vendor Management and Service Oversight:
* Manages vendor relationships from contract initiation through project completion
* Oversees work assignments, resolves project-related issues, and ensures high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
* Skilled at coordinating diverse and simultaneous workstreams across multiple areas

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
* Acts as a liaison among various departments
* Builds strong communication and collaboration channels with stakeholders and business partners to ensure seamless service coordination and optimal resource use

Process Improvement:
* Analyzes and documents workflows, procedures, and outcomes to identify areas for continuous improvement

Standards and Methodology Adherence:
* Ensures compliance with project management methodology and quality standards
* Promotes project management best practices, serving as a change agent to enhance understanding and adoption of project management tools and frameworks across the organization

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience; 5 or more years of relevant experience, ideally in project management roles aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies preferred
* Project Management expertise

Preferred Certifications and Experience include:
* Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI
* Program Management Professional (PgMP) - PMI
* Leading multiple mid-sized project teams (8+ members) within a matrixed organization
* Supervising or directing cross-functional teams, either directly or indirectly
* Managing projects across diverse technologies and/or business functions

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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