Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking a Project Manager.Responsibilities:
Work with technical leads to understand technical specifications, impact on existing environment/work and perform Business Case development and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and rough order magnitude type estimating to guide decision-making
Work with stakeholders on assignments to define the scope and magnitude of desired initiatives
Gather key, understandable requirements to meet project activities
Secure appropriate resources and establish a feasible timeframe/schedule to complete the work
Monitor, manage and maintain day-to-day project activities and resource plans
Follow existing and/or establish appropriate change control processes to ensure work goes from Development to Testing to Production
Communicate with appropriate parties on project needs, progress, issues, risks and outcomes
Successfully manage projects to completion
Provide Change Management support services to ensure adoption is at its utmost - communication, documentation, and training to end-users
7-10 years of experience as a Project Manager
Experience in both current state and future state of an organization
Experience in Higher Education as a Project Manager
Demonstrable skills in use of Microsoft Project
Demonstrated experience working with the Prosci ADKARx Model
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential
Well-developed skills with virtual facilitation, interest and requirement gathering, schedule tracking tools such as Mural, Padlet, Microsoft Office suite (Visio, MS-Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery.
Excellent conceptual, problem solving, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team on complex tasks
Demonstrated competency in documenting solutions for both technical and functional audiences
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.
Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:60.00Maximum Compensation:70.00