Demo

Senior Project Manager

Jobs via Dice
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Jackson, MS. This is the most critical role they need to fill. Due to high demands, even one qualified candidate per week is considered a win. They expect someone who can ramp up quickly and be fully operational within 30 days, managing projects at a top level.

Project & Team Dynamics:

  • Large teams with many moving parts; Scope creep is a major concern
  • Must manage scope and budget effectively, breaking work down into teams and hourly billing
  • For multi-year projects, budgets must be reassessed monthly
  • Release cycles: pre-go-live, then releases every 3 weeks
  • Prefers projects with 20 team members

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have experience managing large-scale projects (not just -I've managed a project-)
  • Needs strong delegation skills while maintaining close oversight (-micromanage-y but able to delegate-)
  • Highly detail-oriented (almost OCD-level attention to detail)
  • Politically savvy - able to navigate a complex, top-level political environment
  • Strong client management skills to appease jurisdictions and states
  • Comfortable with dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environments
  • Government experience (state or federal) is a strong -nice-to-have-

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.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

Salary.com Estimation for Senior Project Manager in Jackson, MS
$93,256 to $116,031
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Project Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Project Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$107,623 - $139,321
Income Estimation: 
$133,494 - $170,282
Income Estimation: 
$131,105 - $151,214
Income Estimation: 
$128,269 - $173,633
Income Estimation: 
$157,111 - $225,157
Income Estimation: 
$91,640 - $116,747
Income Estimation: 
$115,491 - $158,336
Income Estimation: 
$102,413 - $133,130
Income Estimation: 
$109,705 - $144,044
Income Estimation: 
$119,541 - $162,386
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Jobs via Dice

  • Jobs via Dice Sheridan, WY
  • Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Varmoda Tech LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Jobs via Dice Alaska, AK
  • job summary: Enterprise Healthcare client has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Project Manager III to join their dynamic and growing team. All q... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Jobs via Dice Burlington, VT
  • Desktop Deployment Technician (Part-Time - 20 Hours a week) (Contract Role) Overview We are seeking a Desktop Deployment Technician to support a large-scal... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Jobs via Dice Georgia, VT
  • Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, AaraTechnologies Inc, is seeking the following. Apply ... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Project Manager jobs in the Jackson, MS area that may be a better fit.

  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Jackson, MS
  • Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Jackson, MS team. Responsibilities and Essential D... more
  • 17 Days Ago

  • RNGD Vicksburg, MS
  • *RNGD has contracted FireSeeds Recruiting to lead this search and will not accept submissions from other recruiting firms. Qualified candidates should appl... more
  • 20 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!