Project Specialist

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Specialist in Houston, TX. Key Responsibilities: Project Coordination & Portfolio Support:

• Coordinate and track multiple initiatives across business and technology teams
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and action items
• Maintain project plans, status updates, meeting notes, and project documentation
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
• Support governance processes and portfolio management activities
• Assist in preparing materials for leadership reviews, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions

• Gather, organize, and analyze operational and portfolio data from multiple sources
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and performance summaries
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within project and operational data
• Support portfolio intake, prioritization, and reporting processes
• Compile insights and recommendations to support leadership decision-making
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, consulting, PMO support, or related functions
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data analysis and reporting
• Presentation development
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, accept coaching, and adapt to evolving priorities
• Professional presence and confidence interacting with leadership stakeholders