Project Leader - Kforce

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Orlando, FL that is seeking a Project Leader.Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead and manage a portfolio of IT Business Solution projects to ensure goals and objectives of each project are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budgets
• Work closely with the Support team to confirm to ensure Service Level Objectives are being met
• Work closely with and manage both internal development teams and external integration partners to align project objectives, define discrete team deliverables, and ensure project milestones are achieved with high quality
• Develop resources strategies, allocating staff, tools and specialized support as necessary to ensure commitments are met
• Ensure appropriate and detailed project work plans are in place for all projects; Regularly review progress to ensure that projects are on schedule and within budget
• Integrate project activities with other IT functions such as data security, network operations, etc., to ensure successful project implementation
• Work closely with key stakeholders and other project team members to ensure that functional requirements and technical design specifications are prioritized, detailed and complete
• Ensure technical designs are forward-looking to envision potential future requirements and business needs thus ensuring solutions are flexible and extensible
• Adhere to SDLC and technology architecture requirements; Contribute to architecture design principles and standards as appropriate
• Proactively identify and communicate potential problems and issues to IT Leadership team members as appropriate; Proactively identify alternatives and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate
• Ensure accurate project status and work estimates (ETCs) are routinely reported/communicated to in a timely fashion; Regularly review ETCs to identify problem areas and ensure issues are addressed effectively

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in MIS, Computer Science, Business or Mathematics
• PMP certification
• 3-5+ years of experience in business process management and functional requirements analysis
• 3-5+ years of experience leading projects with strong relationship management skills
• Solid project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environment while managing large teams
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead; ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Experience and demonstrated competency in managing resources, tasks, contracts, scope, and budgets for large projects in the context of large, enterprise-wide technology initiatives
• Strong analytical and product management skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into functional business requirements, application and operational requirements
• Experience leading technical solution design and developing detailed project plans including allocation/scheduling of tasks for project team members
• Experience and demonstrated competency with Microsoft Project and Visio
• Experience managing enterprise software implementation projects (both packaged software and custom-development projects)

Preferred:

• Web user interface (UI) design
• Knowledge of restaurant business
• Knowledge of other retail business

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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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