Project Manager, Change Management, Business Systems & Technology Analysis

Location: Chesterfield

Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in Chesterfield, MO.Duties:
* Project Manager will lead complex, cross-functional technology implementation and transformation projects from planning through deployment and stabilization
* Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, milestones, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
* Establish project structure and governance in environments where processes or plans may still be evolving
* Serve as the primary coordination point between business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, consultants, and implementation partners
* Drive accountability across multiple work streams by establishing clear owners, deliverables, deadlines, and decision points
* Lead project meetings, governance sessions, executive updates, and key decision-making discussions
* Identify project risks, obstacles, and dependencies early and drive appropriate resolution or escalation
* Maintain visibility into critical-path activities and ensure potential impacts to major milestones are addressed proactively
* Coordinate activities across requirements, process design, technology implementation, integrations, data, testing, training, change management, deployment, and operational readiness
* Manage scope and project changes while ensuring impacts to timelines, budgets, resources, and business objectives are clearly communicated
* As a Project Manager, you will partner with stakeholders to resolve competing priorities and keep teams aligned around project outcomes
* Lead go-live preparation, stabilization activities, and transition to ongoing business and technology support
* Provide clear, concise project updates to both working teams and senior leadership
* Create an environment of transparency and accountability across internal teams and third-party partners Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
* 5+ years of Project Management experience leading complex technology implementations or business transformation initiatives
* Demonstrated experience managing large, cross-functional projects involving multiple business and technology stakeholders
* Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, requirements, implementation, testing, deployment, stabilization, and transition to support
* Experience managing third-party vendors, implementation partners, consultants, and internal delivery teams
* Strong project planning, risk management, dependency management, change control, and governance experience
* Strong facilitation, negotiation, written communication, and presentation skills
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
* Proficiency with standard project management methodologies and tools
* Proven ability to step into complex or ambiguous project environments, establish structure, and drive execution
* Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive stakeholders toward decisions and commitments
* Ability to communicate effectively with both working-level project teams and senior leadership

Job Type Contract Compensation
55 - $65