Project Manager

Project Manager

Posted 1 week ago by 1764658237

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Project Manager role at Kforce involves leading the migration of 20-25 applications from a client-owned data center to co-located facilities and cloud environments. The position requires managing multiple interrelated projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and serving as the primary contact for senior leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, particularly in large-scale infrastructure migrations. A strong understanding of project management methodologies and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the successful delivery of multiple interrelated projects under a common business goal.
  • Lead the migration of 20-25 applications from a client-owned data center to primarily co-located facilities, with select applications moving to cloud environments.
  • Define program objectives, timelines, dependencies, and risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate internal teams and stakeholders across various departments to ensure alignment throughout the migration lifecycle and beyond.
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep programs on track.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on program health, risks, and issues.
  • Ensure program goals align with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Manage budgets, resource allocation, and overall program governance, including third-party vendor coordination.
  • Conduct post-program evaluations and implement lessons learned.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 3 years managing enterprise-level programs.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale infrastructure migration initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of project management and software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
  • Proven ability to manage programs with multiple stakeholders, teams, and geographies.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar.
  • PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certificate is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Beachwood

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beachwood, OH that is looking for a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
* Application Migration Project Manager will drive the successful delivery of multiple interrelated projects under a common business goal
* Lead the migration of 20-25 applications from a client-owned data center to primarily co-located (non-client-owned) facilities, with select applications moving to cloud environments
* Define program objectives, timelines, dependencies, and risks, and develop mitigation plans
* Coordinate internal teams and stakeholders across various departments to ensure alignment throughout the migration lifecycle and beyond
* Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep programs on track
* Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on program health, risks, and issues-including migration milestones and impact
* Ensure program goals align with business objectives and stakeholder expectations, especially regarding infrastructure transition and operational continuity
* Manage budgets, resource allocation, and overall program governance, including third-party vendor coordination during data center shifts
* Conduct post-program evaluations and implement lessons learned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
* Minimum 8+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 3 years managing enterprise-level programs
* Demonstrated experience managing large-scale infrastructure migration initiatives involving application transitions from client-owned data centers to co-located and cloud-based environments
* Strong understanding of project management and software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
* Proven ability to manage programs with multiple stakeholders, teams, and geographies
* Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar
* PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certificate is a plus

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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