Kforce has a client in need of a Project and Change Manager in Johnston, RI. Responsibilities: * Establish a strong program/project structure that has clear ownership and accountabilities; Expedites decision making; enables effective communication within and across components; Aligns the team and organization on the timeline, key deliverables, progress, and impediments * Orchestrate effective execution to deliver in alignment with either iterative/agile or sequential/waterfall methodologies * Build strong relationships and act as a strategic advisor for leadership and PPM; Lead conversations to define, clarify and control project scope, objectives and resolve conflicts * Build and own a project plan that drives alignment, provides transparency, and enables coordinated execution across all components within the project * Continuously communicate the project status and serve as key point of contact for progress, changes, risks, issues, and escalation * Facilitate, coordinate, and arbitrate cross-workstream dependencies and issues * Lead, support, coach, inspire and motivate project team and provide direction by prioritizing focus areas, defining deliverables, and ensuring measurable results