Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in New York, NY.

Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects from initiation through completion, coordinating stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
* Project Manager will lead end-to-end project management activities for business and technology initiatives
* Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports
* Coordinate activities across business, technical, and vendor teams
* Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and track deliverables
* Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations
* As a Project Manager, you will monitor project budgets and resource utilization
* Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices
* Provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive leadership
* Drive continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
* 5-7 years of Project Management experience
* Proven track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget
* Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
* Experience creating and maintaining project plans, status reports, RAID logs, and executive presentations
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches
* Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications:
* PMP, CAPM, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
* Experience leading technology, software development, infrastructure, cloud, or digital transformation projects
* Experience managing third-party vendors and consulting partners
* Financial services, healthcare, insurance, or enterprise technology industry experience
* Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning

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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