RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Project Manager Technology V to join their team in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities:
* Manages large and/or multiple projects with significant impact on business processes and technology used firm wide
* Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans with substantial latitude
* Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems and has extensive contact with internal clients and the business
* Manages complex projects from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation, using broad and extensive input from industry and/or business unit subject matter experts
* Conducts preliminary investigation for all project requests by reviewing requirements and specifications and testing and by reviewing support and training plans to ensure they are aligned with organizational priorities, business plans and objectives
* Provides a proactive interface between project stakeholders and senior management team to ensure complete and accurate definitions of business requirements and delivery of business applications
* Identifies, defines and documents complex business and technical requirements, processes and deliverables
* Develops, prepares, presents and maintains project plans, including staffing requirements, cost estimates, detailed budgets and work breakdown structures and schedules
* Performs project risk assessments, including identifying key risk factors, providing effective mitigation strategies and assigning contingency action plans to both schedules and budgets
* Manages projects and teams, including applying established methodologies, using change control templates and processes; Managing time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools; Monitoring budgets; Coordinating resource acquisition and utilization; Serving as a liaison with internal customers and external suppliers; Communicating regularly with project stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or applicable degree and seven years of experience including: project management, enterprise implementation, leadership experience, strategic planning, business acumen, applications development, and change management or combination of education, training and experience
* PMP or equivalent certification highly preferred
* 12+ years of experience
Knowledge of the following:
* Application development and project life cycle methodologies and standards
* Project selection and approvals; Budgeting and business case preparation and analysis; Project initiation and planning, including work breakdown structures and forecasting
* Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering
* Information technology support and technical documentation
* Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations
* Business planning and analysis
* Project budget interfaces with other accounting systems
Competencies:
* Analysis: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; Compare data from different sources to draw conclusions
* Communication: Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
* Exercising Judgment and Decision Making: Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; Recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
* Technical and Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; Remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise
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: ITWQG2187422
- Posted 2 days ago
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