IT Project Manager

Kforce Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc is seeking an IT Project Manager in Tempe, AZ to lead enterprise software implementations. You will develop detailed plans, track timelines and budgets, and ensure delivery meets requirements. You will bridge technical teams with non-technical stakeholders and produce executive dashboards and reports.

Candidates should have 6+ years of PM experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Azure DevOps or Jira and Microsoft Project, across Agile/Waterfall lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing project plans for enterprise software implementations.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira including creation, tracking and reporting of tasks.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies: Agile, Iterative, Waterfall.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for large, multi-year projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and milestones.
• Track progress against timelines and budgets; adjust as needed.
• Ensure deliverables meet functional and technical requirements and quality standards.
• Act as bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Produce dashboards, reports, and status updates for executives.
• Establish metrics for velocity, code quality, testing coverage and uptime.
• Oversee end-to-end SDLC: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Coordinate with QA, DevSecOps and product management for smooth releases.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Metrics & dashboards

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Project Manager in Tempe, AZ. Key Responsibilities:

• IT Project Manager will develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
• Track progress against timelines and budgets, adjusting as needed
• Ensure deliverables meet functional and technical requirements
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• As an IT Project Manager, you will produce dashboards, reports, and status updates for executives and sponsors
• Establish metrics for velocity, code quality, testing coverage, and uptime
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance)
• Coordinate with QA, DevSecOps, and product management for smooth releases

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strong nice-to-have
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in managing project plans for a successful implementation of an enterprise software solution
• Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps (or Atlassian Jira), including the creation, tracking and reporting of micro-level tasks
• Extensive experience in SDLC methodologies (Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall) and phases including Design, Analysis, Development, Implementation, Build, Deployment, Testing, Post Implementation and UAT support
• Proven expertise in the use of Microsoft Project advanced features and functionality as applied to a multi-million dollar and multi-year software project
• Candidate must be an excellent communicator
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle, etc.)
• Ability to develop and manage software measures and metrics to support a master project plan's milestones, timeline and effort projections
• Ability to analyze project plan information to derive any potential resource overage, underage, or constraint
• Ability to prepare and present current-state and future-state analysis (written and verbal) to the software development team, senior management, and other internal and external stakeholders

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.