Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
* Manage application software projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and deliverables
* Provide project oversight and accountability for multiple business functions, ensuring teams stay on track and follow the appropriate processes
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and existing project managers to ensure clear communication and task ownership
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning) and track project progress using Jira and related tools
* Support teams in adhering to SDLC best practices and Agile methodologies
* Proactively identify and communicate risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as necessary
* Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, project plans, and action item trackers
* Ensure alignment between technical and business stakeholders, helping to bridge communication gaps

REQUIREMENTS:
* Project management experience, ideally in application software or IT projects
* Understanding of SDLC processes and Agile frameworks
* Ability to collaborate across teams and functions, ensuring projects stay on track
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Work as a self starter, while also partnering effectively with senior PMs and technical teams

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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