Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in Chesterfield, MO.
• Project Manager will lead complex, cross-functional technology implementation and transformation projects from planning through deployment and stabilization
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, milestones, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Establish project structure and governance in environments where processes or plans may still be evolving
• Serve as the primary coordination point between business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, consultants, and implementation partners
• Drive accountability across multiple workstreams by establishing clear owners, deliverables, deadlines, and decision points
• Lead project meetings, governance sessions, executive updates, and key decision-making discussions
• Identify project risks, obstacles, and dependencies early and drive appropriate resolution or escalation
• Maintain visibility into critical-path activities and ensure potential impacts to major milestones are addressed proactively
• Coordinate activities across requirements, process design, technology implementation, integrations, data, testing, training, change management, deployment, and operational readiness
• Manage scope and project changes while ensuring impacts to timelines, budgets, resources, and business objectives are clearly communicated
• As a Project Manager, you will partner with stakeholders to resolve competing priorities and keep teams aligned around project outcomes
• Lead go-live preparation, stabilization activities, and transition to ongoing business and technology support
• Provide clear, concise project updates to both working teams and senior leadership
• Create an environment of transparency and accountability across internal teams and third-party partners

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
• 5+ years of Project Management experience leading complex technology implementations or business transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing large, cross-functional projects involving multiple business and technology stakeholders
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, requirements, implementation, testing, deployment, stabilization, and transition to support
• Experience managing third-party vendors, implementation partners, consultants, and internal delivery teams
• Strong project planning, risk management, dependency management, change control, and governance experience
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, written communication, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with standard project management methodologies and tools
• Proven ability to step into complex or ambiguous project environments, establish structure, and drive execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive stakeholders toward decisions and commitments
• Ability to communicate effectively with both working-level project teams and senior leadership