Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in Louisville, KY.Overview:The IT Project Manager oversees various system projects and/or programs of a highly complex nature. The candidate's work assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.The IT Project Manager assembles a project team, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of project. This person often actively manages stakeholder partnerships and mitigates risks. They should be familiar with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. When managing programs, the Project Manager oversees the interdependencies and integration of interrelated projects and sets strategies and program execution to deliver longer term business value. They should possess specialized knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks used to manage risks and issues unique to technology projects. The Project Manager understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies, and operating standards. The candidate also makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities and follows direction. Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field Less than years of technical experience Demonstrated experience in technical product selection, technical design, and practical implementation of IT solutions Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiencesPreferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration Six Sigma and/or Project Management Institute certification Longevity working in data warehouse, decision support and reporting system environments Working knowledge of Oracle and IBM Relational Database Management Systems, executive information systems and statistical software packages Comprehensive knowledge of development languages, tools, and utilities, including Cobol, CICS, DB, ASP, COM, .NET, and SQL Experience in the health solutions industryThe 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.