Senior IT Project Manager

Company: Kforce Technology Staffing
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Jacksonville, FL. Essential Duties Developing strong client relationships while controlling the scope of a given project in line with committed deliverables outlined in the SOW and subsequent change orders Define, communicate, and manage all project management processes and subsequent reporting including control processes such as issues management, risk management and project change control Identifies project management coordination process gaps and areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions Identifies and communicates changes which affect processes, procedures andor documentation across projects Understands and utilizes the industry project management best practices (i.e., PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge) Facilitates and maintains a productive team environment Responsible for project delivery keeping project schedule and budget on track Drives the development of detailed project plans through interrogative process with SMEs and functional managers translating WBS into executable project plans Responsible for project initiation activities including the initial resourcing, setup and project kick-off Overall weekly reporting process including the weekly analysis of updated project plans Also prepares and presents client status reports and chairs the weekly status meetings Manages the overall project change control process to ensure scope control is tightly adhered to as defined via Statement of Work, Requirements or other contractual agreements Communicate difficult technical or complex ideas in a straightforward manner Communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related discipline, or demonstrated experience Ten or more years of relevant technical project management experience Ten or more years of experience in project management areas such as managing direct reports, managing in-flight projects, kicking off projects, developing project plans, status reporting, and program level leadership coordination 2 or more years of prior consulting experience from either a largestrategic consultancy is a must Experience managing solution delivery on technical projects for clients is required Experience managing projects within the Microsoft stack a plus Previous experience work with cloud based projects is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts Ability to independently analyze and resolve problems, both internally and with clients Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and screen capture software Can clearly and completely determine the baseline scope for complex projects Experience managing multiple schedules and managingcoaching resources working on Proficiency utilizing various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles Understands and manages project management standards, processes, and procedures Comprehensive understanding of and uses project scheduling software (Microsoft Project) Kforce is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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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