PMO Project Manager

Kforce is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) responsible for delivering business-funded initiatives that require strong IT partnership. This role will lead multiple high-visibility, cross-functional projects and is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record of managing complex initiatives that include both business and technology components.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects across the enterprise, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget

* Own full project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting

* Partner closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives

* Drive strong stakeholder communication, including executive-level updates and reporting

* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business and technology teams

* Identify risks and dependencies, proactively developing mitigation strategies

* Ensure adherence to PMO governance, methodologies, and best practices

* Support portfolio-level visibility, prioritization, and resource planning as needed

* Lead project meetings, working sessions, and status updates

* Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, tools, and reporting

Develop and manage:

* Project plans and schedules

* Budgets and financial forecasts

* Roadmaps and timelines

* Risk and issue logs
* 7+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably within an EPMO or enterprise environment

* Proven experience managing projects with significant IT components (required)

* Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives

* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders

* Demonstrated ability to lead projects in fast-paced, matrixed environments

* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong experience managing:

* Budgets and financial tracking

* Project schedules and timelines

* Roadmaps and deliverables

* Risks and dependencies

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

* PMP or equivalent project management certification

* Experience working within a formal PMO / EPMO structure

* Exposure to portfolio management or large-scale enterprise initiatives

* Experience with change management practices and organizational transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is a strong delivery-focused Project Manager who brings both business acumen and technical awareness, can thrive in ambiguity, and excels at driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.