Project Manager

Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in Houston, TX. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution. This role will oversee large-scale programs, including new operational facility implementations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will drive program governance, coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and facilitate issue resolution while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. Key Responsibilities:
Project Manager will lead and manage enterprise-level programs and projects from initiation through completion
Define project scope, timelines, budgets, milestones, and success criteria
Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment, sequencing, and dependency management
Facilitate project status meetings, executive updates, and stakeholder communications
Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and roadblocks
As a Project Manager, you will develop project plans, process flows, stakeholder analyses, and other project documentation
Coach and support workstream leaders while promoting accountability and collaboration
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across projects
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field
PMP certification required; ITIL certification preferred
10+ years of experience managing complex enterprise programs and projects
6+ years leading remote, cross-functional teams
Experience with business process improvement, operations, supply chain, or IT projects
Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies
Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Prior experience supporting business operations and a PMO (preferred)
Prior experience of successfully working with customer and 3rd party vendors (preferred)
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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