Program Manager

Job#: 3030792

Job Description:

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Portland, OR Hybrid

Pay Rate Range: $75/hr-$85/hr

Description:

Project Manager of Voice Radio and Communication (Microwave) Tower Modernization Projects

Key Responsibilities:

Lead large, complex strategic projects, assuming accountability for delivering results

Manage projects, including internal and External resources

Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using internal PMO tools and templates

Collaborate with stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines.

Act as a liaison between technical teams, operational teams, and executive stakeholders.

Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Ensure system reliability and security are addressed during the planning and execution phases.

Execute procurement and contracting activities, tracking, and reporting according to internal policies and procedures.

Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and internal stakeholders

Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets

Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers

Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan

Ensure alignment of technical solutions with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.

Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate

Manage project change control and follow existing policies

Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete

Skills and Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques

Experience managing a program or volume of projects with competing schedules

Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs

Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization

Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail

Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy

Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization

Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired

Master's degree in business, technology or related field preferred

PMI or equivalent certification preferred

7+ years of progressive project management leadership experience

Telemetry PM:

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, technical experience in telemetry systems, and experience with large-scale technology implementations. This role is critical to ensuring the successful deployment of an ongoing program to update and maintain telemetry sites across Oregon and Washington.

Additional skills and qualifications:

- Familiarity with construction means and methods, jurisdictions and permitting requirements

- Ability to write statements of work, ensuring scope matches site design and appropriate materials are planned for

- Experience with materials tracking, long lead purchasing coordination, materials and vendor invoice reviews and approvals

- Power utility experience preferred

Cybersecurity, Compliance, OT, Network and Infrastructure PM:

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, budget management expertise and experience in cybersecurity and network communications systems within the Field, OT and IT environments.

Additional skills and qualifications helpful but not required:

Experience with Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network, Service Delivery and Radio or Microwave technologies preferred.

Domain knowledge of TSA and or Regulatory cybersecurity and compliance practices helpful.

Domain knowledge of Firewall and Network Communications helpful.

Domain knowledge of the considerations between OT and IT environments.

EEO Employer

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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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.