Senior IT Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager for a fully onsite contract to hire opportunity in Lenexa, KS. In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional IT projects from Discovery through Closure, overseeing multiple projects and software releases, mentoring project managers, and driving continuous improvement in project management practices.

Responsibilities:
* Lead high-impact projects from Discovery through Closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
* Oversee project planning, resource management, and execution for multiple concurrent projects
* Serve as primary escalation point for project risks and issues
* Coordinate and oversee software releases across multiple projects, ensuring readiness and quality
* Plan and execute handoff of support responsibilities to Application Support after releases
* Collaborate with DevSecOps to design, implement, and maintain release pipelines for reliable deployments
* Drive CICD release planning strategies and automation integration across projects and teams
* Maintain hygiene within Project Management and Portfolio Management platforms
* Lead Project review meetings and facilitate JAD sessions within the project group and business leadership groups
* Lead and facilitate PI Planning sessions to align teams, define objectives, and ensure delivery commitments across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
* Lead initiatives for environment and architecture transitions (e.g., UDE migration), ensuring governance and risk mitigation
* Collaborate with Resource Managers to allocate resources and resolve conflicts
* Mentor and coach project managers, fostering professional growth and best practices
* Monitor and provide oversite of project resources from a Resourced vs Estimated vs Actual use perspective to ensure cost containment and delivery timeframes are met

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
* Advanced project management certifications preferred (A-CSM, PSM-II/III, CSP, or PMI-PMP)
* 5+ years of IT project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional projects
* Proven experience with CICD release planning, DevSecOps collaboration, and environment transition oversight
* Demonstrated success in vendor coordination, risk management, and change management
* Advanced expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including portfolio-level planning and governance
* Deep understanding of CICD release strategies, automation integration, and DevSecOps collaboration
* Proficiency in tooling migration planning, risk mitigation, and integration strategies
* Strong vendor engagement and escalation management especially for Team Alignment, UAT, & Delivery phases
* Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to deliver executive-level reporting
* Skilled in mentoring and coaching project managers, fostering team development and certification planning
* Expertise in process improvement, governance compliance, and transparency practices (dashboards, reporting frameworks)
* Strategic thinking with ability to align projects to organizational goals and manage complex dependencies
* Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with experience in executive stakeholder engagement
* Ability to lead environment and architecture transition initiatives at an enterprise scale
* Ability to mentor and develop project management talent and drive continuous improvement initiatives

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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