Project Manager

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Aurora, CO that is seeking a Project Manager. Duties: Manages and directs project teams to meet project objectives, with a focus on custom software development, system integration, and cloud-based initiatives Leads technical project teams through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including application design, development, testing, and deployment phases Manages application cloud migration projects, coordinating across infrastructure, architecture, development, and security teams to ensure successful transitions Champions the adoption of AI tools within the project team to drive team efficiency, and leads projects where AI capabilities are being developed, integrated, or operationalized Reviews, evaluates, and formulates project plans, schedules, and budgets; Identifies and negotiates milestones, resource requirements, and tradeoffs to meet project objectives Oversees requirements solicitation, refinement, and definition for assigned projects; Ensures technical requirements are clearly understood and traceable throughout delivery Partners with enterprise architects and technical leads to ensure proposed solutions align with organizational standards, cloud architecture patterns, and long-term scalability needs Manages staff and budget resources required to meet changing corporate priorities and project demands Leads problem resolution and decision-making through facilitation, structured troubleshooting, and escalation management Organizes and guides project operations using Agile or hybrid methodologies appropriate to the technical complexity and scope of the work Evaluates and reports project progress in terms of quality, performance, and delivery metrics Works with various departments to coordinate systems testing, deployment, training, and post-implementation support Assesses, tracks, and manages project risks, dependencies, and issues Requirements Ability to manage projects from inception through successful post-implementation Demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions Familiarity with modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API-driven architectures Demonstrated use of AI tools in a professional project delivery context; ability to coach and encourage team members on AI-assisted workflows Comfort with ambiguity in emerging technology spaces - particularly AI and cloud - where methodologies and best practices continue to evolve rapidly Strong analytical, communication, technical teamwork, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint; experience with other database utilities and Microsoft technologies preferred Assesses and manages project risks, dependencies, and issues with a proactive and structured approach Demonstrated experience leading technical project teams comprised of software developers, cloud engineers, architects, QA engineers, and business analysts, preferably in a matrixed organization Hands-on experience managing full-cycle application development Experience with application cloud migration projects (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or re-architecting) is strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to use AI productivity tools Experience leading projects where AI or machine learning capabilities were being built, integrated, or deployed is a significant differentiator Expert-level experience working with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Excel for project tracking, documentation, reporting, and resource management Strong background in software development and technology is required; The ideal candidate will have hands-on familiarity with modern development practices, technical architecture, and a working understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud environments 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kforce Inc