IT Project Manager

theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle, etc.). Extensive experience in SDLC methodologies (Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall) and phases including Design, Analysis, Development, Implementation, Build, Deployment, Testing, Post Implementation and UAT support.

Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Project Manager in Tempe, AZ. Key Responsibilities:

• IT Project Manager will develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
• Track progress against timelines and budgets, adjusting as needed
• Ensure deliverables meet functional and technical requirements
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• As an IT Project Manager, you will produce dashboards, reports, and status updates for executives and sponsors
• Establish metrics for velocity, code quality, testing coverage, and uptime
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance)
• Coordinate with QA, DevSecOps, and product management for smooth releases

Requirements:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strong nice-to-have
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in managing project plans for a successful implementation of an enterprise software solution
• Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps (or Atlassian Jira), including the creation, tracking and reporting of micro-level tasks
• Extensive experience in SDLC methodologies (Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall) and phases including Design, Analysis, Development, Implementation, Build, Deployment, Testing, Post Implementation and UAT support
• Proven expertise in the use of Microsoft Project advanced features and functionality as applied to a multi-million dollar and multi-year software project
• Candidate must be an excellent communicator
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle, etc.)
• Ability to develop and manage software measures and metrics to support a master project plan's milestones, timeline and effort projections
• Ability to analyze project plan information to derive any potential resource overage, underage, or constraint
• Ability to prepare and present current-state and future-state analysis (written and verbal) to the software development team, senior management, and other internal and external stakeholders