Kforce has a client that is seeking a SDLC Project Manager (Insurance or Finance). The SDLC Project Manager is responsible for managing IT projects on a day-to-day basis using the Project Management Life Cycle process and deliverables. This role must work hybrid onsite 3 days a week from one of these locations: Conshohocken, PA; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; New York City, NY; Purchase, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Fargo, ND; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, IL; Lenexa, KS; Lubbock, TX; Mt Juliet, TN; Topeka, KS. Responsibilities: * Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes * Perform day-to-day management of all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and budget; Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners/ stakeholders; Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not met * Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, gate reviews and all other project management documentation * Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding * Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define project scopes and schedules; Collaborate with these stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources; Work with business analysts and architects to translate these business needs into clearly documented detailed requirements and functional specifications * Provide regular status updates and maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance * Communicate with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and requirements that may impact strategic direction * Stay abreast of AI trends and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and application within ongoing and future projects