IT Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX in search of an IT Project Manager.

Duties Include:
* Manage projects associated with mergers/acquisitions
* Develop, present, and lead project planning efforts including project definition, project justification/NPV, proposals, success criteria, risks/issues, requirements definition, technical design, testing procedures and documentation, system documentation, user training, and production delivery while coordinating and communicating with business and technical resources
* Consult with program manager and sponsors to strategize, plan and implement needed projects within designated time and budget constraints
* Recognize and document business process gaps and propose improvements
* Maintain demand management list and work queues for managing workload and communicating priorities and resource allocation to the business
* Host and facilitate regular meetings with business and technical resources for status updates, requirements definition, technical design, architectural reviews, demand management, and audit review
* Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
* Maintain appropriate status reports, meeting minutes, and follow-up with business partners and technical resources
* Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
* Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
* Review deliverables prepared by team before delivery to the business or production support
* Effectively applies appropriate project and development methodology and enforces project and development standards
* Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures
* Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

REQUIREMENTS:
* Four year Bachelor college degree or Project Management experience preferred
* 5+ years of experience in facilitating and managing small to large projects through project life cycle leading teams of 4-10 resources
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Project developing complex plans comprising of multiple teams and resources including functional use of dependencies, resources, budgets, and reporting
* 5+ years of experience in recognizing, measuring and mitigating project risks with appropriate communication and escalation plans
* Ability to work independently with specific checkpoints as needed
* Excellent work discipline
* Advanced time management and analytical skills
* Understanding and familiarity with applications like SAP, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote
* Ability to create/maintain project metrics and manage customer expectations on a weekly/monthly basis including delivery schedules, scope management, risks/issues, and budget through the life of the project(s)
* Understanding and experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls and how the control environment impacts both the business and IT processes and systems
* Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills with a strong focus on customer interaction, customer service, and presentation
* A motivated self-starter with capability to operate on their own with little direction and/or monitoring along with an enterprise vision - ability to see big picture and relate to corporate strategy
* Capability to help deliver quality business solutions within restricted timelines while appropriately communicating/escalating risks, issues, or constraints as necessary to business management
* Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, business partners, and other departments
* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

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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