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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Hoffman Estates, IL. The Project Manager will be responsible for all the plans, schedules, assignments, and deliverables to manage a product rollout for DMS customers and users.
This position contains the following primary functions:
Senior Project Manager organizes and manages projects across multiple Product and Business functions, adhering to budgets, developing project plans, scheduling work assignments and monitoring progress
Manages the creation, approval of and adherence to detailed work plans across Product and Business groups and resources
Coordinates and interfaces with other Customers and internal resources to manage dependencies and successful execution of the project
Defines and manages the execution of cross-functional, integrated testing plans involving Product and Business teams
As a Senior Project Manager, you manage contact with stakeholders and team members through the completion of the project
Manages changes schedule
Provides status reports, tracking and managing risks and issues, and escalating where necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience
Experience with Implementation of Products for Customer Adoption
Primary focus is on key characteristics including: Strategic Thinking, Executive Presence, Business Partnering & Business Acumen
Strong communication skills; Verbal, written and presentation
Experience managing product rollout projects; Experience with project management tools and structured methodologies
Expertise with standard software products for project management including MS Office Suite, Confluence
Ability to interface effectively with multiple functions/organizations to identify and negotiate project required resources
Strong team leadership and ability to provide day-to-day task direction to team members
Strong problem-solving skills; Ability to think and act creatively
Ability to handle customer objections tactfully
Ability to conduct effective team meetings both onsite and virtual
Detail oriented with good time management and organizational skills to meet critical deadlines
Flexible with regard to changes in project requirements and shifting priorities
Ability to interface and present to all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively manage multiple customer projects at the same time
Ability to manage across formal organizational lines
Ability to assign responsibility to all levels of the project team and hold team accountable for deliverables
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.
