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Kforce has a client in search of a talented Senior IT Project Manager in San Antonio, TX.Responsibilities: The Senior IT Project Manager participates in the planning, execution and delivery of complex business projects Manages risk by using established project management processes to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule and cost Leads, defines and manages projects and project plans to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives Serves as a resource to team members on escalated issues of an unusual nature, guiding them in the development and delivery of their work product Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of the business, its products and processes Synthesizes analyses, identifies root causes and develops and recommends key work products Provides insight to management on issues Manages budgets on the medium to high range of project budgets As a Senior IT Project Manager, this role ensures achievement of business goals and objectives by proactively communicating with project stakeholders Facilitates development of project plans related to schedule, budget, scope and resources Monitors project execution to deliver incremental business value Understands each project's critical path activities and proactively manages those to project's benefit Collaborates on creative alternatives to project challenges Partners to drive adoption and challenge standards The Senior IT Project Manager leads subject matter experts to resolve project challenges Bachelor's degree - 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree 6 or more years relevant business support and/or general analysis experience Advanced knowledge of project management methodology and/or advanced knowledge of multiple technical software delivery life cycles Experience in Program/Project Management (Building out an integrated project plan and schedule, roadmap and managing the execution Skilled at using Microsoft Project and other PM tools) Must have experience leading Complex Program/Projects that include IT and Business work Cross-Functional Facilitation experience: Proven experience facilitating working sessions with multiple teams in defining the work breakdown structure, identifying dependencies, determining sequencing and developing an integrated project schedule/timeline Communication and Leadership experience: Proven experience building project status reporting and communicating progress/risks/issues to executive sponsors and stakeholders; Experienced at handling conflict and team issues Experience with Tools Microsoft Project; Excel/PowerPoint; Rally 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:Hours
