RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Project Manager I to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This role will be responsible for independently leading small to medium Finance and Actuarial initiatives with focused support for the Enterprise Modeling team, providing project coordination and delivery support across modeling, data, and reporting workstreams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Enterprise Modeling team by helping coordinate day-to-day project activities, meetings, and deliverables across model development, data, reporting, and business operations workstreams
* Assist in creating and maintaining project plans, status reports, dashboards, meeting notes, and standard project artifact templates under the direction of senior team members
* Help track action items, risks, issues, and decisions (RAID log), following up with task owners to keep items moving and current
* Coordinate scheduling and logistics for sprint/backlog grooming sessions, stand-ups, and planning meetings for one or more projects
* Support the organization and upkeep of the team's backlog and work items in ADO (or equivalent tool), including setting up tasks, defects, and basic reporting views
* Compile and format project metrics and status updates into summary views for review by team leads and stakeholders. Manage relationships with mid-to-senior level stakeholders
* Build working relationships with team members across Modeling, Actuarial, IT, and Finance to support smooth day-to-day coordination
* Learn and apply core PMO tools (e.g., ADO, SmartSheet, Excel, PowerPoint) to support reporting and documentation needs
* Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to support backlog planning, refinement, and prioritization
REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related support role; Internship or academic project experience considered for candidates newer to the field
* 4-year degree or equivalent experience
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple small tasks or workstreams at once
* Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting updates to a small team
* Familiarity with project management concepts and methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) gained through coursework, certification, or on-the-job exposure
* Working proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; as well as PMO tools such as ADO, SmartSheet, JIRA, or MS Project
* Exposure to financial services, insurance, or actuarial/modeling environments
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and asking questions to close knowledge gaps
* A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in growing into a project management career within a data/modeling-focused environment
Preferred Skills/Experience:
* CAPM, PMP, or entry-level Agile certification (e.g., CSM)
* Prior experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or a similar work-tracking tool
* Familiarity with modeling or data platforms such as Prophet, Oracle Cloud EPM, or Snowflake is a plus, but not required
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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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2194262
- Posted 1 day ago
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