Senior Project Manager

Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Senior Project Manager. Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of large, complex enterprise-wide software and infrastructure deployments
• Works closely with business and IT leaders to define the vision, scope and delivery timelines for technical deliverables
• Supports work estimation process in support of development activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT or related field
• Project Management Institute (PMP) certification preferred
• 8+ years of experience managing successful, large-scale complex information technology projects
• 8+ years of experience in managing complex enterprise level and/or multi-departmental projects to completion
• 8+ years of experience with industry standard project management and service delivery methodologies for IT (SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Lean/Six Sigma, OCM, PMBOK or ITIL a plus)
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules
• Experience managing system development efforts including all aspects of software development lifecycle, hardware and software integration, testing and deployment
• Leadership experience managing IT project budgets in the range of $2 to $15 million
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop creative solutions in a technical environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong collaboration skills
• Experience creating and presenting detailed internal and external status reports and tailoring reports appropriately for presentation to the Executive Level
• Knowledge of PMBOK project management concepts and their application to management of large IT projects
• Experience with vendor and contract management
• Experience with user acceptance testing methodologies and documentation
• Experience in delivering the project within the agreed schedule, to the correct technical specification, within the approved budget and other specified criteria
• Experience with meeting facilitation and gathering requirements
• Ability to lead the project team and effectively conduct the project to meet project objectives
• Experience working in multi-client and multi-vendor environment
• Ability to influence others and hold accountable without direct authority
• Experience working in a Project Management Office