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.

Manages the development and implementation process of company's projects involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on delivery of new or existing internal/external programs and/or products. Plans and directs schedules and budgets. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery and monitors for continuous improvement. Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget. Interfaces with internal and external customers on technical matters and project status. Responsible for assembling a project team, assigning and monitoring work of team members and providing guidance and leadership.

* Responsible for large/complex projects/programs * Exercises independent judgement in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criterion for obtaining results * Provides input into designing strategies for alignment with business unit goals and objectives * As part of a broader management team may have influence on business unit, or function strategies and objectives * May provide guidance and leadership to and may supervise project consultants * Ensures various project team members provide high quality and cost effective services

* Experienced managing multi-million dollar programs, be expert Microsoft Project users, have experience creating polished decks, know PlanView, know org and tools, have excellent communication skills, be local EDH/RC and be a people person * Generally, requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 6-8 years of experience in the related area * Master's degree or clinical licenses strongly preferred * Previous project management experience required * Extensive knowledge of company products, functions, marketing and/or service policies and procedures * Ability to influence project team members functioning in a matrix environment * Demonstrated leadership, project management, program evaluation and consulting skills