RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT PM II in Saint Louis, MO.
Responsibilities:
* IT PM II will create and execute project communication plan
* Develops and communicates project goals, responsibilities, expectations, risks, and feedback with all parties in a timely manner
* Sets and manages customer and stakeholder expectations specific to the project
* Communicates project direction, approach, priorities, events and status to all project resources and business sponsors
* Builds working relationships with team members, vendors and other departments involved in the projects
* Influences decision-making on projects; Works with key stakeholders, sponsors and senior management to secure acceptance and approval of deliverables
* Analyzes and selects appropriate project management methodologies to develop plans, assign roles and responsibilities, manage tasks and deliverables, authors improvements to methodologies
* Develops project charter, budget, and work breakdown structure (WBS) and other required components of the project plan (change management plan, scope management plan, cost management plan, risk management, procurement management plan, stakeholder management plan, communications management plan, quality management plan, human resource management plan)
* Identifies needed resources, negotiates use of those resources, assigns responsibilities, and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables
* Manages execution of project plans to support the ongoing needs of the IT department's customers
* Tracks and monitors project health utilizing standard metrics for schedule, scope, budget, and stakeholder engagement; Tracks actual results to plan and analyze impact to report status: takes corrective action
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
* PMP or MPM certification
* Relevant experience includes leading work (or projects) in the IT industry; Demonstrated technical and/or business expertise; Demonstrated experience achieving resolution to complex technical or business issues, and providing direction and leadership to a project team
* Experience managing project(s) that resulted in providing a new service
* Experience in a matrix management structure in which you rely on other leaders for delivery of portions of your service
* Experience with ITIL framework
* Experience using project management and various systems development methodologies including Agile techniques
* Experience in a clinical support IT environment
* Experience in a higher education technology environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.