Kforce's client is looking to add multiple Project Managers to their team for an upcoming slate of new projects. These are six-month contract to hire opportunities with possibility of conversion to FTE status based on performance. Roles can be performed fully remotely from anywhere in the United States, work hours are Eastern Time Zone.Summary:Our client is seeking a Project Manager with strong project management, technical, business, and personal leadership skills to lead multiple initiatives and programs across the enterprise. The candidate should have strong analytical and facilitation skills with the ability to interpret and anticipate customer needs in order to develop clear and attainable goals, objectives and execution plans. The Project Manager serves as a project leader, business partner and mentor responsible for scope, time, financial, quality, and overall performance management.Essential Functions:

　　Lead others through business change and implementation plans; Drives teams to consensus and completion

　　Interprets business needs and defines realistic goals and objectives

　　Scopes projects to align with goals and objectives and deliver incremental value

　　Holds individuals accountable for project deliverables

　　Proactively anticipate and manage risk

　　Determines the most appropriate project lifecycle to follow based on project factors

　　Manages, scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and overall performance

　　Adheres to all client project management and IT standards

　　Evaluates and manages third party contracts and resources to improve project performance

　　Identifies, coordinates, and manages internal and external stakeholders

　　Effectively communicates and collaborates with all levels of stakeholders

　　Builds, leads and motivates project teams; Facilitates project team meetings and workshops to problem solve to resolution and successful outcomes; Keeps project team on task to meet project deadlines

　　University degree in the field of Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; An advanced degree in one of these fields is a plus

　　Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

　　8 years of experience managing IT projects with a majority of experience managing budgets exceeding $1M and spanning multiple business functions and development teams; Prefer experience managing projects within Higher Education

　　Microsoft Office Products, especially SharePoint, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

　　Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodology as well as more formalized waterfall-style Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

　　Knowledge of IT Project and Program Management best practices

　　Exhibits superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

　　Ability to:

　　Develop others through encouragement and knowledge transfer

　　Provide exceptional service orientation

　　Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevancy of information, and apply sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations

　　Deliver excellent verbal and written communication to include expression of facts and ideas, interpretation of information and the ability to make clear and convincing presentation; Able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

　　Display strong project management and leadership skills

　　Develop actionable, realistic work plans

　　Possess strong facilitation skills

　　Perform work independently as well as a team leader and team contributor

　　Set and manage priorities judiciously

　　Maintain strong self-motivation and team motivation through high degrees of collaboration

　　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:55.00Maximum Compensation:65.00