Principal Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Coppell, TX that is seeking a Principal Project Manager.

Summary:
The Principal Project Manager will lead large-scale, highly complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant business and technology impact. This role will partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to drive strategic programs from planning through implementation.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead large, complex enterprise initiatives and programs from concept through implementation
* Manage multiple related projects, priorities, dependencies, budgets, risks, and resources
* Partner with senior leadership on roadmaps, priorities, scope, funding, and delivery strategies
* Translate strategic business objectives into executable project and program plans
* Present status, financials, risks, issues, and recommendations to executive stakeholders and steering committees
* Drive alignment across business and technology teams and resolve competing priorities
* Manage organizational change, adoption, contingency planning, and complex issue resolution
* Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritization, and PMO best practices
* Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree preferred; PMP required or strongly preferred
* 8+ years of progressive project/program management experience
* Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives
* Experience with software development, SaaS implementations, systems integration, and/or business transformation
* Experience managing large budgets, project financials, and benefit realization
* Strong background with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
* Solid understanding of SDLC and enterprise technology delivery
* Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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