Senior Project Manager

Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a Senior Project Manager that leads the successful delivery of large-scale, complex initiatives across business, technology, operations, and third-party partners. This role operates within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment and is responsible for planning, governance, financial oversight, risk management, and measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, multi-workstream initiatives across cross-functional teams and vendors
• Establish the appropriate Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approach based on scope, risk, and business needs
• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, governance materials, and executive reporting
• Manage dependencies across Agile teams and traditional project workstreams
• Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, delivery leads, and business stakeholders to align execution with strategic priorities
• Oversee release planning, milestones, backlog alignment, and delivery performance
• Own project budgets, forecasting, expense tracking, resource planning, and financial reporting
• Monitor initiatives against expected ROI, cost savings, revenue impact, and operational goals
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, scope changes, and cross-team dependencies
• Ensure appropriate compliance, quality, and governance standards are followed
• Serve as a primary point of contact for executive sponsors and steering committees
• Translate project status, risks, financials, and delivery metrics into clear executive-level communication
• Drive alignment and decision-making across competing priorities and resource constraints
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams
• Promote accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and delivery best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
• PMP certification required
• Agile certification (CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, or similar) preferred
• 8-12+ years of progressive project or program management experience
• Experience within dental, medical, healthcare, or retail industries preferred
• Demonstrated success leading complex, enterprise-scale initiatives
• Proven experience working within hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional resources
• Experience engaging executive stakeholders and governance committees
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, vendors, regulatory agencies, and senior leadership
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong customer service and relationship-management skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organization
• Strong proficiency with business mathematics, percentages, ratios, and data interpretation
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements

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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