IT Project Manager Lead

DescriptionKforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking an IT Project Manager Lead responsible for strategic alignment, governance, and delivery excellence.Responsibilities:* Oversees complex, high-impact projects or programs that span multiple departments or business units* Acts as a key liaison between executive leadership and project teams, ensuring that initiatives support organizational goals* Plays a role in mentoring and developing PMO talentDuties:* Lead enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs and projects independently, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes (10%)* Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with executive sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment (10%)* Oversee portfolio-level governance, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, to drive effective execution and maximize return on investment (10%)* Mentor and develop project management talent, including coaching junior project managers to build capability and strengthen PMO maturity (10%)* Drive adoption and continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices, promoting consistency and operational excellence across the organization (10%)* Provide strategic portfolio reporting and insights, including KPIs, project health, and alignment to business objectives, for senior leadership decision-making (10%)* Apply strong business acumen to support business partners, identifying opportunities to leverage technology solutions that enable and advance strategic goals (10%)* Proactively identify and champion innovative technology opportunities, optimizing the use of IT to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and business value (10%)Requirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university; In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 2 years of experience may be considered* PMP Certification required* CAPM, Agile certification preferred or Professional Engineer license, where applicableExperience* 8 years of project/program management experience, including enterprise-level initiatives * Requires deep expertise in project and program management, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage ambiguity and change* Subject-matter-expert in program management, portfolio management, and strategic planning; Deep understanding of organizational dynamics and stakeholder engagement; knowledge of compliance and governance frameworks* Demonstrated exceptional executive-level communication; strategic risk management; Advanced financial modeling and forecasting; Facilitation of cross-functional collaboration* Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives; Influence senior leadership; Manage complex interdependencies and drive transformation; Foster a culture of continuous improvement* Process Improvement: Champion efficiency and scale through innovation* Business strategy and enterprise-level operations* Organizational change management and transformation planning* Governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements in project delivery* Forecast long-term impact and guide decision-making with data* Cultivate stakeholder trust and drive cultural alignment* Navigate ambiguity and lead change through complexity* Author and present executive reports and strategic proposals* Ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and global teams* Expertise in project portfolio management tools and methodologiesJob TypeContractCompensation55 - $60