Job#: 2065925

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to join the team on a short term 3 month basis. Looking for a candidate willing to come onsite in Milwaukee or New York on a hybrid schedule. Please reach out to [email protected] to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Technical Project Manager

Summary

Plans, coordinates and actively manages and establishes the Design delivery plans of technical solutions across multiple technical products. Manages and reports regularly on the end-to-end plan that is inclusive of all of the changes needed to a given technical product in support of initiative outcomes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for project management of an individual medium size imitative/project with high complexity.
• Accountable for managing scope, schedules and quality, including the monitoring of day-to-day progress, execution, management and closure within the approved scope.
• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques that are compliant with Company approved methodologies & tool sets to help with the successful completion of short and long-term goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of project management experience in technology, product & software development and/or business functions.
• PMP certification a bonus but not required
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools
• Understands how software is developed, tested and implemented as well as technical concepts.
• Ability to work closely with engineers, product managers, designers and business leaders.
• Experience managing large scale, cross-functional initiatives using a variety of delivery methodologies (i.e. waterfall, agile, lean, scrum, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Gantt
• Knowledge of Jira and Jira Align is of high interest but not required
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to dig into details, learn, ask questions and become the "go to expert" on certain concepts
• May lead teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risks and or complexity
• Solves problems in straight forward situations, analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgement and precedents
• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works with general department policies and industry guidelines
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.