Kforce Inc ยท 2 days ago
Technical Project Manager (Data & AI)
Kansas City, MO
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85/hr - $90/hrKforce Inc is seeking a Technical Project Manager (Data & AI) to support a large-scale foundational Data & AI initiative. The role involves facilitating collaboration across teams, managing project documentation, and ensuring effective governance of AI use cases.
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Responsibilities
Gather and synthesize all existing project documentation, workstreams, and stakeholder inputs into a comprehensive systems view and status report of our overall Data and AI programs
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and lead Architecture Reviews to help senior engineering teams identify and address overlapping areas of concern
Promote code reuse and organizational transparency by driving Inner Source programs and technology awareness initiatives
Serve as the central leader for AI Use Case Intake governance, ensuring all related artifacts and processes are current, effective, and well-documented
Continuously streamline intake and review workflows by identifying risks, optimizing processes, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders
Facilitate information collection from cross-functional teams, ensuring all work in flight is accounted for
Develop and maintain a project plan that clearly defines scope, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and milestones
Identify, assess, and document project risks, proposing mitigation strategies
Ensure the project plan addresses resource allocation, stakeholder roles, and communication protocols
Regularly update leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, and progress
Deliver a final project plan that is actionable, transparent, and enables the team to execute with clarity after contract completion
Gather and synthesize all existing documentation, workstreams, and stakeholder inputs into a comprehensive systems view and status report of our overall Data and AI programs
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or similar platforms for project planning, tracking, and reporting
Experience consolidating data from multiple sources (databases, spreadsheets, cloud platforms) into unified dashboards or project plans
Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements and process flows
Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and tools; Able to identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and operational risks
Understanding of AI, data engineering, cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), and software development lifecycles
Experience mapping and optimizing workflows for technical teams, including automation and process improvement
Ability to design and deliver executive-level reports and presentations summarizing project status, risks, and recommendations
Experience supporting change management initiatives in technical environments, including training and documentation handoffs
Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in data, AI, or technology-driven environments
Strong organizational and documentation skills; able to bring order to complex, ambiguous projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to identify risks and develop mitigation plans
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Contract/project-based work history preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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