RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking for a The Senior Project Manager responsible for driving 1 extra-large projects or 2-3 medium-to-large enterprise level cross-functional projects in Knoxville, TN.
Summary:
This role will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the project including detailed financial management, complex interdependent schedules, cross-functional dependencies, resource staffing and management, scope, quality assurance, and risks management. The Senior Project Manager ensures the project delivers with a high degree of efficiency and controls, and they have strong skills in executive level influence, conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership facilitation, and expert communication. They will lead projects that involve a diverse set of internal and external teams that typically include business process transformation and complex technology outcomes.
Responsibilities:
* Driving the day-to-day management of enterprise projects including assessing, planning, executing, monitoring and closure of the project
* Leads enterprise initiatives that are the most complex, highly visibility, cross functional and value driven work for Pilot
* Facilitate the creation of detailed schedules (inclusive of cross-functional teams and external vendors), scope, budget and resource plans needed to deliver the project successfully
* Leads, only with influence, cross-functional teams making sure they know what to do, when to do it and how their work fits into the bigger plan
* Drives updates to executives on the specific project's health, progress and roadblocks
* Proactively drives the identification and assessment of risks and ensures appropriate responses and drives closure while ensuring issues are resolved with urgency and quality.
REQUIREMENTS:
* B.S. or equivalent degree in Business Management, Business Administration or related field
* PMP and Agile certifications highly preferred
* 5-10 years in progressive project experience in large, more complex initiatives in large highly matrixed organizations or through management consulting practices
* Expert experience in delivery of initiatives leveraging multiple delivery practices & tools
* Highly advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Visio, Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Teams)
* Strong experience with portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet & Jira
* Deep understanding of multiple project delivery frameworks and methodologies including but not limited to waterfall, scrum, & kanban
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: ITEQG2188135
- Posted 22 hours ago
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