Kforce Inc ยท 1 day ago
Senior IT Project Manager
Lenexa, KS
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$45/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a fully onsite contract to hire opportunity. In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional IT projects, oversee project planning and execution, and mentor project managers while driving continuous improvement in project management practices.
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Responsibilities
Lead high-impact projects from Discovery through Closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Oversee project planning, resource management, and execution for multiple concurrent projects
Serve as primary escalation point for project risks and issues
Coordinate and oversee software releases across multiple projects, ensuring readiness and quality
Plan and execute handoff of support responsibilities to Application Support after releases
Collaborate with DevSecOps to design, implement, and maintain release pipelines for reliable deployments
Drive CICD release planning strategies and automation integration across projects and teams
Maintain hygiene within Project Management and Portfolio Management platforms
Lead Project review meetings and facilitate JAD sessions within the project group and business leadership groups
Lead and facilitate PI Planning sessions to align teams, define objectives, and ensure delivery commitments across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Lead initiatives for environment and architecture transitions (e.g., UDE migration), ensuring governance and risk mitigation
Collaborate with Resource Managers to allocate resources and resolve conflicts
Mentor and coach project managers, fostering professional growth and best practices
Monitor and provide oversite of project resources from a Resourced vs Estimated vs Actual use perspective to ensure cost containment and delivery timeframes are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of IT project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional projects
Proven experience with CICD release planning, DevSecOps collaboration, and environment transition oversight
Demonstrated success in vendor coordination, risk management, and change management
Advanced expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including portfolio-level planning and governance
Deep understanding of CICD release strategies, automation integration, and DevSecOps collaboration
Proficiency in tooling migration planning, risk mitigation, and integration strategies
Strong vendor engagement and escalation management especially for Team Alignment, UAT, & Delivery phases
Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to deliver executive-level reporting
Skilled in mentoring and coaching project managers, fostering team development and certification planning
Expertise in process improvement, governance compliance, and transparency practices (dashboards, reporting frameworks)
Strategic thinking with ability to align projects to organizational goals and manage complex dependencies
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with experience in executive stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead environment and architecture transition initiatives at an enterprise scale
Ability to mentor and develop project management talent and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred
Advanced project management certifications preferred (A-CSM, PSM-II/III, CSP, or PMI-PMP)
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.
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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