Project Manager, PMP (GIS, ADMS, SCADA, OMS)

Job#: 3023309

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects in various customer businesses areas at large Utility client. Candidate must be local and able to go onsite in South Plainfield, NJ 3 days per week.

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a GIS upgrade initiative. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering project activities in alignment with clients' PMO standards.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders which includes IT (OT, Testing, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, etc), Line of Business (Electric Operations, Asset Management, Projects & Constructions), and external partners

Manage the end-to-end delivery of project scope ensuring scope, schedule, cost, documentation and quality objectives are met.

Coordinate and govern activities performed by the system integrator, including task planning, deliverable reviews, issue resolution, and change control.

Ensure project execution follows clients EPMO methodologies standards, templates, and reporting requirements.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive communications.

Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and integration impacts.

Partner with SMEs to validate modeling approaches, data standards, and implementation readiness.

Identify project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resource availability, and cutover activities.

Manage project communications and ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accruals

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Business Administration or another related field required with 10+ years of project management experience

Basic understanding of OT systems (GIS, ADMS, SCADA, OMS)

Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts)

Experience leading diverse teams of technical disciplines and support

Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across a diverse stakeholder group

Ability to perform stakeholder management

Risk and issue management

Technical project coordination

Vendor management skills

Quality assurance and governance

Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced and complex environment

Strong skills using Microsoft product tools and PPM tools

Excellent customer-facing skills

Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required

Excellent written and verbal skills

Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

PMP certification required

Utility background (electric, gas or combined) preferred

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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.