Project Manager
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Project Manager in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Maryland Heights, MO. Responsibilities:
- Senior Project Manager will create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines and milestones for the Converged Ordering project
- Lead scope, schedule, and quality delivery, ensuring the project stays on track and meets deadlines
- Provide occasional presentations to VP-level stakeholders, demonstrating progress and addressing concerns
- Collaborate with program managers and other project managers for cross-functional support and coordination
- Manage communications across both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless coordination and transparency
- As a Senior Project Manager, you will monitor and track project budgets (though the budget itself is managed by another team), while overseeing project burn downs and maintaining project timelines
- Handle all aspects of project management with minimal handholding in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment* Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale application development projects, especially in telecommunications or related industries
- Hands-on experience with scope, schedule, and budget management for large projects
- Experience managing high-visibility projects with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to drive projects forward independently, with solid decision-making and communication skills
- Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and delivery quality without micromanagement
- Project Management certifications are a plus but not required
- Previous experience working with Company or similar telecommunications companies
- Telecom industry experience, particularly with ordering systems and processes