Kforce's educational client in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their growing team!
Lead Project Execution & Team Performance: Be the driving force behind project success, expertly managing deliverables from assigned resources and ensuring the team stays on track to meet and exceed project goals
Project Planning & Scoping: Take charge of developing comprehensive project plans from the ground up; This includes creating detailed work breakdown structures, defining realistic timelines and dependencies, and establishing clear milestones; You'll meticulously perform tasks related to project scoping, planning, execution, resource allocations, time approval, change management, stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, and manage daily team task assignments using project management methodologies like agile or waterfall
Develop and maintain project-related documents: Be responsible for crafting crucial project documentation, including a compelling project charter, project plan, go-no-go and RAID documents, setting the stage for smooth project initiation and progress with clear objectives
Manage other project managers and organize and facilitate meetings with senior university leaders
Proactive Risk Management & Performance Monitoring: Maintain a vigilant eye on project progress; Continuously track and analyze task completion, identify potential risks and issues, develop effective mitigation strategies, and make necessary schedule adjustments with approval to keep projects moving forward efficiently
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Excellence: Keep all stakeholders well-informed and engaged; Responsible for completing thorough project reports and dashboard documents, providing transparent updates on project status, progress, and any critical insights to inform decision-making
Bachelor's degree, Business/MIS/related
5-10 years PM experience
5+ years of Supervisor experience
Deep understanding of how technology and processes support institutional mission and operational efficiency
Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines
Thrives in fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environments
Capable of working independently while knowing when to engage leadership
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong customer service orientation with proven ability to coordinate across departments
Skilled in presenting complex information clearly
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and build effective teams
Proven team-building skills with both technical and non-technical staff
Advanced technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex technological issues
Exceptional research skills and resourcefulness
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and scheduling capabilities
Maintains professional integrity and strict confidentiality in all matters
Master's degree, Business/MIS/or related
Higher education, IT project experience
Licenses & Certifications: PMI, Project Management Professional (PMP)
8-12 years of PM experience in application development and/or implementation