Senior Level Project Manager Workday

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Kforce has a client seeking a Senior Level Project Manager for a remote role.

Summary: The Senior Level Project Manager is responsible for leading 1 extra-large project or 2-3 medium to large projects concurrently. They are accountable for end-to-end delivery managing budget schedule dependencies resources scope quality and risk. The Senior Project Manager establishes a delivery operating model to ensure the project delivers with a high degree of efficiency and controls. Strong skills in conflict resolution negotiation influencing facilitation and communication are essential. This role drives projects involving diverse internal and external stakeholders typically including business process transformation and complex technology outcomes.

Job Duties:

• Facilitate project chartering drive alignment and set expectations
• Define baseline maintain and communicate schedules
• Create and manage cost budgets and estimates; track and communicate actuals on a defined cadence
• Proactively identify and assess risks; drive appropriate risk responses and ensure closure
• Support teams to resolve issues with urgency and quality
• Develop and execute an effective change control process
• Establish a project governance structure appropriate for project size
• Teach advocate and coach others on project management competencies and skillsets
• Optimize frameworks and tools by providing continuous improvement
• Ensure readiness sustainability and value realization metrics are in place
• Develop a resource plan with clear roles and responsibilities
• Manage vendor and third-party partners
• Ensure project status updates are clear concise timely and accurate
• Facilitate and lead effective meetings; create and deliver effective written and verbal communication
• Perform conflict resolution and negotiation in a professional manner

Required Skills : * B.S. or equivalent degree in Business Management Business Administration or related field * PMP and Agile certifications highly preferred * 5-10 years of progressive project experience in large complex initiatives within highly matrixed organizations or management consulting practices * Experience delivering initiatives leveraging multiple delivery practices and tools * Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Visio Excel Word Outlook OneNote PowerPoint Teams) * Experience with portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet and Jira * Strong understanding of multiple project delivery frameworks and methodologies (waterfall scrum kanban) * Strong knowledge and experience managing complex projects * Skilled in resource capacity planning budgeting and financial management * Strong planning and organizational skills; detail-oriented and decisive * Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills * Problem-solving skills with good judgment * Strong commitment to teamwork; ability to create loyalty and trust * Ability to energize people and teams; excels at influencing others * Driven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced rapid execution environment * Travels less than 5% of the time * General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

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Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No