Kforce is currently seeking a Project Manager to drive a variety of infrastructure initiatives for the technical teams. Aside for standard PM functions such as project planning, resource management, budget management, and risk / issue tracking, this PM should have a fundamental understanding of infrastructure technologies across servers and network. The PM will manage 10 to 15 small to medium sized efforts that include system upgrades, network device replacement, and system configuration. The ability to manage with competing priorities is essential. Responsibilities Include: Manage a portfolio of varied infrastructure projects Develop and manage project plans, issues lists, and implementation Establish milestone targets to better set and communicate expectations Develop resource plans and work with functional managers to prioritize work Properly clarify, identify, and document task responsibility and expectations Manage project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals Assess and modify plans as priorities shift throughout the migration Provide weekly status and work forecasts Where applicable, work with management to secure funding to execute Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team Build team coherence through leadership and effective communication The selected Infrastructure PM must possess a fundamental understanding of infrastructure technologies across Wintel, UNIX, and Network. Specifics: Ability to clearly articulate objectives and deliverables so that teams understand what is expected of them 5+ years of recent direct work experience in a project management capacity Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project, PowerPoint, etc. Patience and adaptability with changes in scope and timelines Ability to drive and lead a dotted line organization. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating Ability to identify key issues, escalate appropriately, and track to resolution Must be adaptable to existing process and tools while looking for ways to improve these to get the work completed