QMS Project Manager
Kforce Inc.

Job Info

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a QMS Project Manager - Quality Center of Excellence in Chicago, IL.Summary:The QMS Project Manager will manage and lead enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives which may be large-scale, high impact projects with moderate risk and complexity. You will own all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time, within budget and meet the defined success criteria. You should be dedicated in problem solving and have the ability to propose workable solutions. The Project Manager assignments are dynamic and require a broad range of experience/knowledge in multiple types of project development styles (SDLC) including Waterfall and Agile. You should also have proficiency in all stages of the project lifecycle including scope management, budget & resource management, and the delivery phases through benefits realization.Duties Include:

• Direct large-scale, complex projects that may involve multiple internal and external partners
• Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts
• Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria
• Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Identify, assess, and resolve project risks
• Ensure projects adhere to methodology and compliance standards set by the company
• Establish partnership with stakeholders continually influencing, communicating, and aligning
• Define and track project achievements while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall and integrated delivery plan
• Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields
• PMP/PMI/Prince2 Certification
• 8+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in project management
• 3+ years of prior experience in large scale global transformation programs
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through MS Project
• Deep understanding and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools
• Experienced in working with partners/vendors to lead their expectations and engaging them to address project issues
• Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies
• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, and execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to navigate in a highly matrixed organization effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to guide and influence others
• Focused and versatile teammate who thrives in a dynamic situation, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability

Desired Experience:

• Agile/Scrum Certification a plus
• Organizational Change Management Certification a plus
• Lean Certification, Six Sigma Certification a plus

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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