Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce is looking for an IT Project Manager for a 100% onsite opportunity with an organization in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities:

• Guides and coaches the Scrum Team on how to use Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services


• Drives projects through the project life cycle, tracking progress, escalating issues, coordinating resources with management


• Schedules, facilitates, and supports all scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, etc.


• Maintains and publishes all project artifacts including but not limited to release log, issues log, resource schedule, testing schedule, agendas, and meeting minutes


• Anticipates, identifies and escalates risks/impediments affecting self, team, department, or company


• Track and monitor team performance daily and help the team achieve their commitments and when problems are identified work with team to develop corrective actions.


• Assists with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information


• Look for and suggest improvements in efficiencies to reduce costs and be responsible and accountable as an employee owner


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or business-related studies


• Certifications for first level: CSM, PMI-ACP, PMP, PSM


• 2-4 years of Project Management (Agile & Waterfall Methodology)


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word


• Oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work in team environment


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills that purvey within a Continuous Improvement and Curiosity based mindset


• Ability to multitask

Preferred:

• Certifications for second level: A-CSM, PSM-II/III, CSP, CTC


• Local to the Kansas City metro

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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