Project Manager
Kforce Inc.
Irving, TX
- Manages the day-to-day aspects of a project(s) to deliver high-quality, on time, on budget outcomes within the project scope
- Coordinates the identification and planning of all project work streams, including working with network service providers and internal business units to plan work product schedules, identify key milestones, manage dependencies, identify, track, and manage risks/issues/decisions, and report on project progress
- Work closely with business unit leaders and product owners to educate organizations to use a variety of approaches to deliver customer value in both business and IT teams
- Provide feedback to management at all levels regarding the progress of projects
- Identifies, executes, and updates project timelines, tasks/responsibilities, and deliverables
- Works with project team to identify project risks and mitigation plans, resolve issues, and eliminate project challenges
- Coordinates and responds to project changes, including escalating project issues and decisions as needed
- Provides strong leadership capabilities to lead and direct cross-functional teams and supplier partners, leading team decision-making processes, and cultivating an environment of healthy team debate and collaboration
Requirements:
- 10+ years of IT Project management experience
- 5+ years of IT Network or Network Security Project management
- Program management experience and knowledge of concepts and practices
- Experience in leading SD_WAN conversions for large (1000+ site) retail network projects is a must
- Ability to lead, manage, coordinate, plan and deliver projects on-time, on-budget, on-scope with high quality
- Experience managing vendor contract deliverables to ensure they are met and accepted
- Ability to demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems and technology organizations
- Experience developing and managing software, hardware, and services contracts
- Ability to build project plans for Agile and Waterfall methodologies to align with infrastructure resources
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.
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About the Company
Kforce Inc.
Kforce is a US-based placement firm that matches skilled technology and finance workers with the companies that need them. The specialty staffing firm provides temporary staffing services (and, to a lesser extent, permanent placement) primarily in information technology, finance, and accounting.
Among Kforce's clients are FORTUNE 1000 corporations (including 70% of the Fortune 100), small and midsize firms nationwide, and government agencies. The K in Kforce stands for Knowledge. A majority of its revenue comes from US operations.