Project Manager

Kforce is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an enterprise telecommunications and mass media client in Maryland Heights, MO. The role involves creating and managing detailed project plans, leading scope, schedule, and quality delivery, and providing presentations to VP-level stakeholders. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage communications across onshore and offshore teams, and monitor project budgets and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have

• Create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines and milestones for the Converged Ordering project
• Lead scope, schedule, and quality delivery, ensuring the project stays on track and meets deadlines
• Provide occasional presentations to VP-level stakeholders
• Collaborate with program managers and other project managers for cross-functional support and coordination
• Manage communications across both onshore and offshore teams
• Monitor and track project budgets (though the budget itself is managed by another team)
• Oversee project burn downs and maintaining project timelines
• Handle all aspects of project management with minimal handholding in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale application development projects, especially in telecommunications or related industries
• Hands-on experience with scope, schedule, and budget management for large projects
• Experience managing high-visibility projects with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to drive projects forward independently, with solid decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and delivery quality without micromanagement

Good to Have

• Project Management certifications
• Previous experience working with Company or similar telecommunications companies
• Telecom industry experience, particularly with ordering systems and processes

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance (to eligible employees)
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Responsibilities:

• Senior Project Manager will create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines and milestones for the Converged Ordering project
• Lead scope, schedule, and quality delivery, ensuring the project stays on track and meets deadlines
• Provide occasional presentations to VP-level stakeholders, demonstrating progress and addressing concerns
• Collaborate with program managers and other project managers for cross-functional support and coordination
• Manage communications across both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless coordination and transparency
• As a Senior Project Manager, you will monitor and track project budgets (though the budget itself is managed by another team), while overseeing project burn downs and maintaining project timelines
• Handle all aspects of project management with minimal handholding in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale application development projects, especially in telecommunications or related industries
• Hands-on experience with scope, schedule, and budget management for large projects
• Experience managing high-visibility projects with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to drive projects forward independently, with solid decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and delivery quality without micromanagement

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management certifications are a plus but not required
• Previous experience working with Company or similar telecommunications companies
• Telecom industry experience, particularly with ordering systems and processes