Information Technology Project Manager

Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry.

Activities for this role include coordinating the delivery of multiple projects, developing cost benefit analyses for the program, communicating to an executive committee, creating and reporting program status utilizing a dashboard, allocating resources across the multiple projects, defining project governance policies and managing the financial concerns of the program.

* Participates in internal and external forums to develop expertise in project management methodologies * Applies concepts to resolve issues in creative and effective ways * Applies IT methods or recognized equivalents appropriate to the specific needs of the project/client

**Requirements:** * Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or 4 years of equivalent work experience * A minimum of 4 years of experience in project management * Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems * Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards * Full knowledge of industry practices * Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint * Must be able to utilize and effectively communicate technical components of an initiative to applicable parties * Must be self-motivated, well organized and have strong innovation and facilitation skills * Proven oral and written communication skills; excellent business presentation skills * Excellent analytical skills * Ability to interface effectively with all levels and across organizational lines, including the business units * Ability to effectively utilize external vendors and resources throughout the organization * Demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines **Preferred Qualifications:** * Health Care and Information Technology experience and knowledge * Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPMx) from the Project Management Institute * Should have managed project budget of up to $5 million * Proven experience as a project lead in an IT or software development environment for an enterprise application showing progressively responsible career growth