Project Manager II

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager II to join their team in Tucson, AZ.

Duties:
* Project Manager II will lead complex, cross-functional projects/programs across all phases of planning, implementation and migration; Create, optimize and drive schedules and project plans across cross-functional teams, and partners
* Anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks, work well with others when conflicts arise, ensure alignment with objectives and ensure project is on schedule
* Effectively execute fundamental project/program management tasks including issue and risk management, building structured cross-group schedules, meeting arrangements, tracking dependencies and milestones, and communicating overall project status
* Connect all of the pieces of the initiative by thinking end-to-end, while leveraging all available assets to solve problems and create value for both short and long
* As a Project Manager II, you will clearly and concisely communicate plans, status, issues, risks, and requirements to appropriate audiences
* Contribute to improvements in program/project management processes and operating mechanisms to continuously improve our ability to deliver value

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
* Project Management Certification preferred
* 3+ years of experience in Project/Program Management
* Exceptional planner who is highly organized with attention to detail, self-directed, efficient and able to manage complex programs and multiple priorities in a timely manner
* Knowledge of risk assessment process and a capability to execute remediation plans
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to convey appropriate level of information concisely given subject and audience; Communicate equally well with technical and non-technical personnel
* Demonstrated skills in building effective relationships and influencing at all levels
* Ability to operate with minimal supervision/direction, and drive process using indirect authority
* Sales and/or Accounting background
* MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartSheets
* Google Docs/Sheets
* Project Management Software - any kind or type

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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