Project Manager, Business Systems​/ Tech Analyst

Location: Chesterfield

Kforce has a client in Chesterfield, MO that is seeking a Project Manager.

Project Intake & Initiation:

* Review and evaluate incoming project requests across a diverse portfolio of initiatives

* Partner with business and functional leaders to clarify objectives, scope, success metrics, and constraints

* Lead initial project sizing and planning activities (e.g., T-shirt sizing, high-level timelines, resource needs)

* Identify and document key risks, dependencies, assumptions, and cross-functional impacts early in the lifecycle

* Develop clear project charters and intake summaries to support prioritization and governance decisions

End-to-End Project Delivery:

* Own the full project lifecycle from initiation through close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget

* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource forecasts

* Facilitate requirements, design, and planning sessions in partnership with Business Analysts, IT, and functional teams

* Drive execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders

* Proactively manage scope changes, risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and resolution

* Maintain alignment between business objectives, approved scope, and delivered outcomes throughout execution

Stakeholder & Communication Management:

* Serve as the primary point of accountability for project status, decisions, and outcomes

* Establish and maintain effective communication plans tailored to executives, sponsors, and project teams

* Lead regular project meetings, status reviews, and steering committee updates

* Ensure transparency into progress, risks, financials, and delivery tradeoffs

* Support change management activities to drive adoption and business readiness

Cross-Functional Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

* Work across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, IT, and other functions to deliver integrated solutions
* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or equivalent practical experience

* Mid- to senior-level experience as a Project Manager delivering cross-functional, enterprise initiatives

* Proven ability to manage ambiguous projects and drive structure, clarity, and execution

* Strong experience leading cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and IT

* Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)

* Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies effectively

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting

* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

* Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through

* Experience in manufacturing, operations, ERP, or enterprise transformation environments is a plus