Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Project Manager in Knoxville, TN.

Project Oversight & Delivery:
* Manage 3-4 concurrent projects (approx. 33% allocation per project)
* Lead projects from initiation through closeout

Develop and maintain core PM documentation, including:
* Project charters
* Detailed project plans
* RAID logs/issue and risk tracking
* Weekly status reports
* RACI matrices

Duties:
* Facilitate project meetings and SteerCo sessions
* Ensure smooth cross-team handoffs and execution discipline
* Stakeholder Management
* Manage 4-5 stakeholder groups per project
* Build relationships across both corporate and field environments
* Draw out necessary information from teams unfamiliar with formal PM processes and help reinforce PMO standards
* Apply foundational PMO methodologies in a maturing PMO environment
* Ensure adherence to SRO governance policies
* Proactively deliver on PMO expectations without needing direction
* Support continued development of project governance practices

Act as the primary PM interface for:
* Construction teams
* Third-party vendors
* Site employees
* Corporate stakeholders (up to VP level)

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong ability to scope and define projects end-to-end
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Effective meeting facilitation and leadership
* Comfort operating independently in ambiguous environments
* Tactfully assertive- approach-confident yet collaborative
* Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder influence
* Ability to lead and guide teams with limited PM experience
* Practical, low-ego style; effective working with field and non-corporate groups

Tools & Methodologies:
* Smartsheet (required)
* Standard PM templates
* Weekly reporting and governance deliverables
* Experience supporting modernization or developing PMO environments

Travel Requirements:
* Occasional travel (approx. 1-2 site visits)
* No ongoing or extensive travel obligations
* Non-local candidates must be willing to travel to corporate locations when necessary

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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