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.