Technical Project Manager

DescriptionKforce has a client in Orlando, FL that is seeking a Technical Project Manager.Responsibilities:* Provides the required leadership on multiple internal IT or business projects - including financial, scope, schedule and risk management responsibilities* Creates and executes project work plans and revises them accordingly to meet changing needs and adapting the established project management processes and methodology* Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of business projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals* Directs, manages, plans and administers the operational and administrative activities of an Information Technology and Business project teams which are assigned* Works across multiple business areas to manage both IT and business deliverables* Participates in PMO process improvement initiatives and supports PM on-boarding for new staff* Develops communication plan to provide continuous communication to the project team members, customers, and project sponsors regarding the status of the project * Identifies resources needed to complete work and collaborates with resource manager(s) to assemble appropriate skills/teams and resources; Manages issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established within the Project Management Office * Effectively applies the delivery methodology and scheduling standards and enforces them with the project teams* Leads Project Team to maintain project work plans and drafts required deliverables * Facilitates/participates in project reviews and retrospectives, provides information for audits, status reports, and Executive Review meetings* Forecasts, manages, and reports on project financials, planned and actual project schedule, and resources utilization; Understands basic revenues models and cost to completion projections making decisions accordinglyRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline and/or experience* Preferred PMP and/or equivalent experience* Leadership capabilities, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with and influence clients, team members, management and external groups* Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the business/client environment and systems, connectivity and application technological alternatives* General business acumen* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Knowledge of project management life cycle and systems development lifecycle (i.e. Iterative, Agile, Waterfall, etc.)* Knowledge of project management tools, techniques and practices* Ability to lead a team and deliver all phases of complex assignments* Strong analytical, problem solving and planning ability* Ability to interact with senior management* Understands basic revenues models and cost to completion projections making decisions accordingly* Process improvement experience* Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, (i.e. Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)* Understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking,telecommunications and connectivity, and security and compliance* Basic familiarity with Clarity or other Portfolio/Program Management SoftwareJob TypeContractCompensation90 - $90