Project Manager II

Company: Kforce
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of a Project Manager II in Saint Louis, MO.

Summary:

This position will be focused on managed changes and updates to the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes between the new administrative systems and legacy Enterprise Applications. The Project Manager (PM) II position's purpose is to direct and manage project work. The PM is responsible for ensuring that the Project Team completes the project within budget, on schedule and within scope, and manages the project process per the standards and guidelines of the Portfolio and Project Management Office.

Key Tasks:

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• Project Initiation
  
• Project Execution - Integration Management
  
• Project Execution - Sponsor and Stakeholder Management
  
• Project Execution - Manages Project Procurements and external service providers within span of control
  
• Project Execution - Financial Management
  
• Project Closure
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; Relevant experience includes leading work (or projects) in the IT industry demonstrating technical and/or business expertise; Achieving resolution to complex technical or business issues, and providing direction and leadership to a project team
    
  • PMP certification
    
  • Prior experience in a higher education technology environment
    
  • Prior experience in a with data integration projects a plus
    
  • Prior experience in a matrix management structure in which you rely on other leaders for delivery of portions of your service
    
  • Experience with ITIL framework
    
  • Extensive experience using project management and various systems development methodologies including Agile techniques
    
  • Experience managing project(s) that resulted in providing a new service
    
  • Demonstrated skills in project management and analysis, negotiation, systems analysis, leadership and team building, client relationship management, process improvement, strategic planning
    
  • Ability to work independently and proactively
    
  • Proven ability to creatively solve problems and to influence outcomes through persuasion, effective communications and relationship building
    
  • Strong familiarity with project management software such as MS Project
    
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution
    
  • Ability to organize and work effectively in a matrix organization with cross-functional project teams from various departments and locations
    
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
    
    
    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.

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