Senior Project Manager

DescriptionKforce has a client seeking for a The Senior Project Manager responsible for driving 1 extra-large projects or 2-3 medium-to-large enterprise level cross-functional projects in Knoxville, TN.Summary:This role will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the project including detailed financial management, complex interdependent schedules, cross-functional dependencies, resource staffing and management, scope, quality assurance, and risks management. The Senior Project Manager ensures the project delivers with a high degree of efficiency and controls, and they have strong skills in executive level influence, conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership facilitation, and expert communication. They will lead projects that involve a diverse set of internal and external teams that typically include business process transformation and complex technology outcomes. Responsibilities:* Driving the day-to-day management of enterprise projects including assessing, planning, executing, monitoring and closure of the project* Leads enterprise initiatives that are the most complex, highly visibility, cross functional and value driven work for Pilot* Facilitate the creation of detailed schedules (inclusive of cross-functional teams and external vendors), scope, budget and resource plans needed to deliver the project successfully* Leads, only with influence, cross-functional teams making sure they know what to do, when to do it and how their work fits into the bigger plan* Drives updates to executives on the specific project's health, progress and roadblocks* Proactively drives the identification and assessment of risks and ensures appropriate responses and drives closure while ensuring issues are resolved with urgency and quality.Requirements* B.S. or equivalent degree in Business Management, Business Administration or related field* PMP and Agile certifications highly preferred* 5-10 years in progressive project experience in large, more complex initiatives in large highly matrixed organizations or through management consulting practices* Expert experience in delivery of initiatives leveraging multiple delivery practices & tools* Highly advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Visio, Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Teams)* Strong experience with portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet & Jira* Deep understanding of multiple project delivery frameworks and methodologies including but not limited to waterfall, scrum, & kanbanJob TypeContractCompensation65 - $70