RESPONSIBILITIES Kforce has a client seeking a Project Coordinator in Nashville, TN. Position Summary The role of the IT Project Manager I is to manage multiple projects, or one complex project, and provide key support of the agile planning and leadership of the business analysts for the assigned software development. The project manager will liaise between the Business Units and IT Department by aligning business unit goals and objectives with IT project planning, development, and implementation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved business and IT parties throughout project life cycle Oversees agile software development lifecycle including user requirements, development and testing timelines Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders Uses agile methodologies and metrics to measure and improve system’s development performance Develop and present full-scale project plans and associated communications documents Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders Actively seeks out and acts on opportunities for PM process improvement using a combination of industry experience and Lean activities (Kaizen events and workgroups) Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path Builds and maintains strong relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved with the project Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University and 5 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience PMP certification preferred Full understanding of Agile software development practices Full understanding of Revenue Cycle Management processes and underlying business needs Able to coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem- solving capabilities Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently Flexible during times of change Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise Exceptional written and oral communication skills Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Must provide own insured transportation to and from work as well as to other outside locations based on job needs Kforce is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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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