Senior Project Manager

Job#: 2080328

Job Description:

Now Hiring: Senior Project Manager | Milwaukee, WI

Our team at Apex Systems is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager for one of our great clients in Milwaukee. If you're interested, please send your resume to .

This role involves leading complex initiatives from kickoff to completion-delivering quality outcomes on time and within budget. The Senior PM will oversee planning, execution, resourcing, vendor coordination, and issue resolution across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project goals in collaboration with stakeholders and lead planning to align with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain execution plans, working closely with technical teams and third-party partners.
• Facilitate project scoping, solution design, and creation of key deliverables that align with business needs.
• Track budgets, submit recommendations for changes, and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Identify and manage potential risks, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Monitor dependencies and critical paths while maintaining milestones through project tools and structured meetings.
• Generate regular status reports and provide updates to steering committees and leadership stakeholders.
• Partner with business units to coordinate communications, UAT planning, and training efforts.
• Ensure all documentation is thorough and includes installation guides, support models, and runbooks.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) where applicable.
• Perform additional duties to support business goals and ensure project success.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence and align stakeholders.
• Skilled in gathering and refining business and technical requirements through strategic discussions.
• Solid grasp of project and software development methodologies (PMLC, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM).
• Comfortable navigating IT environments including infrastructure, networking, cloud, endpoint systems, security, and architectural standards.
• Strong troubleshooting ability across dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of mapping technical requirements to business needs.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (particularly Slides and Sheets) and modern project management tools.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field required.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, ITIL, Lean or Six Sigma.
• Background in utilities (water or electric) is a plus.
• Experience leading major infrastructure or enterprise application deployments.
• 5+ years in IT project management, working alongside business leaders and third-party vendors.
• Familiarity with PMO standards, documentation processes, and governance models.

Work Schedule & Location:

• Hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite weekly
• Office locations: Milwaukee, WI or Paramus, NJ

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.