Senior IT Project Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Lenexa, KS that is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager for a fully onsite contract to hire opportunity.

Summary:

The Senior IT Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional IT projects from Discovery through Closure, overseeing multiple projects and software releases, mentoring project managers, and driving continuous improvement in project management practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Advanced project management certifications preferred (A-CSM, PSM-II/III, CSP, or PMI-PMP)
• 5+ years of IT project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional projects
• Proven experience with CICD release planning, Dev Sec Ops  collaboration, and environment transition oversight
• Advanced expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including portfolio-level planning and governance
• Deep understanding of CICD release strategies, automation integration, and Dev Sec Ops  collaboration
• Proficiency in tooling migration planning, risk mitigation, and integration strategies
• Strong vendor engagement and escalation management especially for Team Alignment, UAT, & Delivery phases
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to deliver executive-level reporting
• Skilled in mentoring and coaching project managers, fostering team development and certification planning
• Expertise in process improvement, governance compliance, and transparency practices (dashboards, reporting frameworks)
• Demonstrated success in vendor coordination, risk management, and change management
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with experience in executive stakeholder engagement
• Strategic thinking with ability to align projects to organizational goals and manage complex dependencies
• Ability to lead environment and architecture transition initiatives at an enterprise scale
• Ability to mentor and develop project management talent and drive continuous improvement initiatives

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.