Project Manager

Job#: 2075124

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified.

Title: Project Manager

Client: Fortune 100 Technology/Telecom Company

Perks: Company consistently voted one of the best to work for!

Location: Morrisville, NC (Must be able to work onsite 3 days per week.)

Length: Multi-Year Project

Max Pay Rate: $52/hr on W2

Job Description:

• Work with key internal and external team members to drive the success of the clients business-critical service offerings
• Manage projects to deliver customer business outcomes for transactional and subscription projects.
• Perform overall project-level planning and lead end-to-end execution.
• Define and validate project scope, plan, and schedule for moderately complex projects.
• Track project performance to ensure goals are being met and evaluate results against success metrics.
• Drive completion of projects on time, within budget, and with high quality, while achieving customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for project metric tracking, financial management, and profitability.
• Provide vision, strategy, and alignment with business objectives to lead end-to-end project implementation.
• Provide leadership and accountability, ensuring customers and project teams meet commitments.
• Identify opportunities for additional business and provide input to presales and renewal evaluations.
• Identify risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and manage risk response plans.
• Lead the execution of contract change management processes.
• Manage project impacts by building awareness and support for change within the organization.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and execute communication plans to ensure alignment.
• Act as the first level of customer and partner concern management, working with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and facilitate communications with team members and partners.
• Manage partner delivery and commercials when third-party technical resources are engaged.
• Govern internal support and delivery for assigned regions or accounts.
• Ensure process compliance across the region.
• Conduct periodic team analysis sessions to synchronize expectations and facilitate lessons learned.
• Build [client's] project management community by sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Actively participate in the PM Role Community to drive continuous improvement.
• Recommend or implement changes to processes, resources, and solutions to improve productivity and outcomes.
• Manage change by identifying impacts, developing communication strategies, and contributing to training development.
• Ensure alignment between project goals and organizational readiness for change.

Background Requested:

Project & Program Management

• Budgeting, planning and financial forecasting with the client
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Risk management and mitigation planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Roadmap development and prioritization

Tools & Technologies:

• Project management tools (e.g., JIRA , MS Project, Trello)
• Reporting and analytics (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with software development environments

Business & Financial Acumen:

• Understanding of business operations and KPIs
• Financial forecasting and ROI analysis

Adaptability & Problem Solving:

• Ability to navigate change and ambiguity
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Domain Knowledge (Optional but Valuable):

• Technical background (especially in IT, engineering, or product-driven environments)

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 retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. 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.

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.