Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
IT Project Management
Project Management
Project Planning
Reporting
Technical Drafting
Test Plans
Presentations
Inspection
Quality Assurance
Process Management
Customer Facing
FOCUS
Waterfall
Multitasking
Scrum
Microsoft PowerPoint
Budget
JIRA
Confluence
User Stories
Product Requirements
Salesforce.com
Management
Mentorship
Agile
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Facilitation
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express
Job Details
Job#: 2079278
Job Description:
One of our top clients in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join their team! This will be a hybrid position in Torrance, CA and a 6 month contract.
Job Description:
Daily Tasks Performed
Project Management for Assigned Project
Manage project plan, staff tasks and progress & report status
Track dependencies and manage risk and issues
Project Communication to business and IT stakeholders
Review, refine, and validate complex business requirements and combine into a clear and prioritized backlog.
Review Technical Design with Solution Architects and Tech leads
Ensure Quality working with QA team, test planning and execution. Co-ordinate, schedule and chair meetings with multiple stakeholders & distribute meeting minutes
Create presentation & communication material relevant to a variety of stake holders including business.
Manage Release and post launch activities end to end. Supporting Production Systems as needed.
Enable the team's efficacy:
Examine and drive team performance and ensure accurate and timely feedback to the team and transparency to Product Owner and executive stakeholders.
Challenge the team to continuously improve through intentional, data-driven inspection and adaption (retrospectives).
Help teams to maintain their team data and collateral, keeping relevant over time to changing needs of the business.
Support the Product Owner:
Collaborate with the Product Owner to define and prioritize the backlog, as well as ensure that it is visible, transparent, and understood by the development team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of product features.
Negotiate with other product teams, partner resources to facilitate the removal of impediments.
Support the Product Owner with meetings, building innovative solutions that contribute towards stakeholder business objectives.
Required:
* Bachelor's degree or requisite experience, training, or coursework in agile development, innovation, and process management.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sr Project Manager with Customer facing website, platform digital focus
Clear communication skills and ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders.
Strong Familiarity with Waterfall & Agile Delivery models.
Technical background to clearly understand complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects.
Ability to innovate and multi-task with minimal oversight.
Ability to perform the role of scrum-master.
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
Experience with cost plans and budgets.
Experience delivering consumer facing websites, digital platforms or services that involve complex data, transactions, or integrations.
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools to manage project artifacts, user stories.
Ready to document Product Requirement.
Preferred:
Familiarity with Salesforce ecosystem/family of Products.
Ability to lead and influence at all levels, without direct authority.
Ability to manage ambiguity in a rapidly changing and high-paced environment.
Ability to coach and mentor team and organization on agile practices.
Possess strong problem solving, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
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 or .
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.
Job Description:
One of our top clients in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join their team! This will be a hybrid position in Torrance, CA and a 6 month contract.
Job Description:
Daily Tasks Performed
Project Management for Assigned Project
Manage project plan, staff tasks and progress & report status
Track dependencies and manage risk and issues
Project Communication to business and IT stakeholders
Review, refine, and validate complex business requirements and combine into a clear and prioritized backlog.
Review Technical Design with Solution Architects and Tech leads
Ensure Quality working with QA team, test planning and execution. Co-ordinate, schedule and chair meetings with multiple stakeholders & distribute meeting minutes
Create presentation & communication material relevant to a variety of stake holders including business.
Manage Release and post launch activities end to end. Supporting Production Systems as needed.
Enable the team's efficacy:
Examine and drive team performance and ensure accurate and timely feedback to the team and transparency to Product Owner and executive stakeholders.
Challenge the team to continuously improve through intentional, data-driven inspection and adaption (retrospectives).
Help teams to maintain their team data and collateral, keeping relevant over time to changing needs of the business.
Support the Product Owner:
Collaborate with the Product Owner to define and prioritize the backlog, as well as ensure that it is visible, transparent, and understood by the development team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of product features.
Negotiate with other product teams, partner resources to facilitate the removal of impediments.
Support the Product Owner with meetings, building innovative solutions that contribute towards stakeholder business objectives.
Required:
* Bachelor's degree or requisite experience, training, or coursework in agile development, innovation, and process management.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sr Project Manager with Customer facing website, platform digital focus
Clear communication skills and ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders.
Strong Familiarity with Waterfall & Agile Delivery models.
Technical background to clearly understand complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects.
Ability to innovate and multi-task with minimal oversight.
Ability to perform the role of scrum-master.
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
Experience with cost plans and budgets.
Experience delivering consumer facing websites, digital platforms or services that involve complex data, transactions, or integrations.
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools to manage project artifacts, user stories.
Ready to document Product Requirement.
Preferred:
Familiarity with Salesforce ecosystem/family of Products.
Ability to lead and influence at all levels, without direct authority.
Ability to manage ambiguity in a rapidly changing and high-paced environment.
Ability to coach and mentor team and organization on agile practices.
Possess strong problem solving, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
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 or .
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.
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