Senior IT Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Newport Beach, CA.

Responsibilities:
* Senior IT Project Manager will work closely with diverse project teams, maintaining project schedules and all supporting documents to ensure program/project is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications and to the satisfaction of stakeholders and sponsors
* Lead and influence project sponsors, stakeholders and the core project team members in the successful completion/implementation of goals and business value delivery
* Establish, analyze, and maintain scope, project plans, resources, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, facilitate project review presentations and meetings related to the projects/programs involving multiple stakeholders
* Create and maintain an Epic and Features roadmap, aligning with business goals and objectives
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize Epics and Features based on iterative delivery of business value and impact
* Track progress and ensure that the roadmap is updated regularly to reflect changes in priorities and scope
* Create and maintain all necessary project artifacts including but not limited to CBAs, Charters, RAID logs, and status reports
* As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will manage project budgets, track expenses and ensure adherence to financial guidelines
* Serves as a liaison between Pacific Life Technology, Corporate and other Divisional teams
* Develop, foster, and manage relationships with project/program sponsor(s) to influence effective decision making across the enterprise
* Support communications and change management at the organizational level

REQUIREMENTS:
* A Bachelor's degree in information systems or it related field
* 7-10 years of progressive experience in program/project management skills, techniques and methodology
* Demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
* Experience in breaking Epics into smaller, manageable Features and user stories
* Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and ability to coach teams on Agile adoption and continuous improvement
* Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of new features and changes on the overall project timeline and deliverables
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in using varied project management tools including Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, SmartSheet, and any capacity/resource management tools
* Highly skilled in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Working knowledge of visualization/analytics tools including Power BI

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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