Senior Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's educational client in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their growing team!

Responsibilities:
* Lead Project Execution & Team Performance: Be the driving force behind project success, expertly managing deliverables from assigned resources and ensuring the team stays on track to meet and exceed project goals
* Project Planning & Scoping: Take charge of developing comprehensive project plans from the ground up; This includes creating detailed work breakdown structures, defining realistic timelines and dependencies, and establishing clear milestones; You'll meticulously perform tasks related to project scoping, planning, execution, resource allocations, time approval, change management, stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, and manage daily team task assignments using project management methodologies like agile or waterfall
* Develop and maintain project-related documents: Be responsible for crafting crucial project documentation, including a compelling project charter, project plan, go-no-go and RAID documents, setting the stage for smooth project initiation and progress with clear objectives
* Manage other project managers and organize and facilitate meetings with senior university leaders
* Proactive Risk Management & Performance Monitoring: Maintain a vigilant eye on project progress; Continuously track and analyze task completion, identify potential risks and issues, develop effective mitigation strategies, and make necessary schedule adjustments with approval to keep projects moving forward efficiently
* Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Excellence: Keep all stakeholders well-informed and engaged; Responsible for completing thorough project reports and dashboard documents, providing transparent updates on project status, progress, and any critical insights to inform decision-making

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree, Business/MIS/related
* 5-10 years PM experience
* 5+ years of Supervisor experience
* Deep understanding of how technology and processes support institutional mission and operational efficiency
* Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines
* Thrives in fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environments
* Capable of working independently while knowing when to engage leadership
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Strong customer service orientation with proven ability to coordinate across departments
* Skilled in presenting complex information clearly
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
* Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and build effective teams
* Proven team-building skills with both technical and non-technical staff
* Advanced technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
* Strong troubleshooting skills for complex technological issues
* Exceptional research skills and resourcefulness
* Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and scheduling capabilities
* Maintains professional integrity and strict confidentiality in all matters

Preferred Requirements:
* Master's degree, Business/MIS/or related
* Higher education, IT project experience
* Licenses & Certifications: PMI, Project Management Professional (PMP)
* 8-12 years of PM experience in application development and/or implementation
* 8+ years of Supervisor experience

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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