Senior Project Leader

DescriptionKforce has a client in Boca Raton, FL that is seeking a Senior Project Leader. This role drives delivery of complex, cross-functional technology and business initiatives, aligning teams and partners to execute high-impact solutions from strategy through implementation and measurable outcomes.Key Responsibilities:* Own end-to-end delivery of large, complex projects (scope, schedule, budget, resources)* Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and critical paths* Monitor execution; proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies* Apply strong critical thinking to assess trade-offs, solve problems, and drive decisions* Partner with business stakeholders to define business cases, quantify ROI, and align initiatives to strategic objectives* Align cross-functional teams and third-party partners to deliver against objectives* Provide clear, concise executive reporting, status updates, and presentations* Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and governance* Adjust plans and resources to meet evolving business priorities* Escalate risks, quality concerns, and timeline impacts as needed* Support Program Managers in strategic planning and prioritization* Mentor junior project managers and support multi-phase initiatives* Act as liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams* Additional: Up to 10% travelRequirements* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience* Certifications (preferred): PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, CAPM, SAFe* 8-10 years of experience in project/program management* Leadership of large, cross-functional initiatives* Concurrent management of multiple projects* Strong stakeholder management and executive communication* Strategic thinking with hands-on execution* Advanced PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, Kanban, etc.)* Working knowledge of SDLC and product delivery* Risk management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making* Change management fundamentals* Experience leveraging AI/tools to optimize delivery* Successful delivery of IT/technical and business initiatives* Cross-functional leadership (e.g., Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales)* Experience in large corporate environmentsPreferred: * Product launch/GTM experience, AI project exposure, security systems knowledgeCompetencies:* Customer Focus * Results Orientation * Collaboration * Conflict Management * Planning & Execution * Process Improvement * Leadership * Risk Management * Critical ThinkingJob TypeContractCompensation50 - $50