Senior Project Manager

Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a Senior Project Manager that leads the successful delivery of large-scale, complex initiatives across business, technology, operations, and third-party partners. This role operates within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment and is responsible for planning, governance, financial oversight, risk management, and measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, multi-workstream initiatives across cross-functional teams and vendors
• Establish the appropriate Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approach based on scope, risk, and business needs
• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, governance materials, and executive reporting
• Manage dependencies across Agile teams and traditional project workstreams
• Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, delivery leads, and business stakeholders to align execution with strategic priorities
• Oversee release planning, milestones, backlog alignment, and delivery performance
• Own project budgets, forecasting, expense tracking, resource planning, and financial reporting
• Monitor initiatives against expected ROI, cost savings, revenue impact, and operational goals
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, scope changes, and cross-team dependencies
• Ensure appropriate compliance, quality, and governance standards are followed
• Serve as a primary point of contact for executive sponsors and steering committees
• Translate project status, risks, financials, and delivery metrics into clear executive-level communication
• Drive alignment and decision-making across competing priorities and resource constraints
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams
• Promote accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and delivery best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
• PMP certification required
• Agile certification (CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, or similar) preferred
• 8-12+ years of progressive project or program management experience
• Experience within dental, medical, healthcare, or retail industries preferred
• Demonstrated success leading complex, enterprise-scale initiatives
• Proven experience working within hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional resources
• Experience engaging executive stakeholders and governance committees
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, vendors, regulatory agencies, and senior leadership
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong customer service and relationship-management skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organization
• Strong proficiency with business mathematics, percentages, ratios, and data interpretation
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements