Job#: 3031000 Job Description: Project Mgr., IT
Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an IT Project Manager to lead projects with a technical focus. This role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from definition through implementation, to maintain and enhance our organization's technological effectiveness. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and creating artifacts that support project deliverables while managing budgets and tracking progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technically focused projects, utilizing Clarity and Jira extensively.
- Define, deliver, and support strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
- Coordinate resources and timetables with user departments to complete projects on schedule.
- Develop tracking mechanisms and artifacts to support project deliverables and ensure they are within budget.
- Conduct system audits of implemented technologies to verify application results.
- Implement disaster recovery, back-up procedures, and information security structures.
- Forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions to meet financial objectives.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by staying current on industry practices.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline is required.
Experience: 5+ years of project management experience in the IT industry. Experience in Finance or Healthcare is also relevant.
Technical Skills: Extensive experience with Clarity and Jira is required. Knowledge of Agile methodologies is necessary.
Soft Skills: This position requires effective verbal and written communication, strong risk assessment abilities, and the capacity to work calmly under pressure. The ability to lead with positivity is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP Certification is a plus.
- Diversity in project experience.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Cyber Security knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $60.00/hour to $66.50/hour. This is a contract role with the potential for a 12-month extension and conversion to a permanent position. Equipment will be provided for this role.
This employer 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. This employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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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.
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