Project Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in Chesterfield, MO.

Duties:

• 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
• 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

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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