project manager

  • Merrifield, VA
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

IT Project Management
Waterfall
PMP
FOCUS
ServiceNow
Microsoft Azure
Software Development Methodology
Scope Management
Scheduling
Risk Management
Procurement Management
Communications Management
Change Management
Quality Management
Vendor Management
Contract Management
Roadmaps
Budget
Organizational Skills
Forecasting
Project Budget
Partnership
Communication Planning
Project Management
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
IT Infrastructure
Reporting
Invoices
Management
Communication
Media
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex

Job Details

Job#: 3014300

Job Description:

Description:

7 -10 Years combined IT Project Management experience as a Project Manager

Project Manager will be remote

Project Manager will be asked to work Monday through Friday 8AM - 430PM EST and have the ability to support overnight deployments as needed to support rollout of technology

Hiring Project Manager with proven track record of delivering waterfall projects

Project Manager is required to have ability to navigate difficult conversations

Project Manager is required to have proven track record of managing complex technical projects and working alongside teams to obtain optimal solutions

(Desired) Project Manager having proven track record of working in a financial industry understanding the rigor of security and familiarity with implementing technology at a branch office and campus location

(Desired) Project Manager familiar with implementing security infrastructure related technologies

(Desired) PMP and other Project Management related Certifications

Strong focus on delivery and actively turns lessons learned into better and faster ways to deliver. (Courageous servant leadership)

* Familiarity with ServiceNow and M365 Products

Day to Day

Liaise with Business and Technical Stakeholders

Strong communicator to various levels of management

Manage project activities through all life cycles utilizing ServiceNow and M365

Report on project activities

Provide input to Annual Financial Plan (budget),

Experience with Service Now is desired

* Experience with Azure Dev Ops is Nice to Have

Project Leadership

Manages the full life cycle of the project following SDLC

Applies project management expertise and best practices/tools to define and execute:

Scope Management

Schedule Management

Issue/Risk Management

Procurement Management

Communications Management

Change Management

Quality Management

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Uses tools to manage ongoing team efforts, updating release schedules, staffing profiles, roadmaps, applications docs, and monthly reports.

Ensures on-time and on-budget delivery of projects through organizing, developing and routinely forecasting project plans and project budget to ensure

Change Leadership - Manages the transition to ensure adoption of change, builds strong partnerships and communication plans with all project stakeholders and project team members

Adheres to the PM processes and actively prepares for / participates in all structured project reviews

Leading Projects

Lead as a Project Manager on a dedicated team supporting IT infrastructure upgrades and facilities upgrades.

Leads and engages small to medium projects simultaneously focused on a portfolio of applications, all components of a larger business solution.

Ensures alignment of all project roles and responsibilities and they are articulated to each team member, modified as required, and accomplished throughout the project

Takes initiative to improve processes, team organization, and reporting

Monitors and measures staff/resource assignment results against project / task goals and accountabilities

Develop and maintain effective rapport with vendors, experience reviewing invoices and overseeing work/deliverables

Communication

Proactively provides consistent, concise, relevant, reliable and timely information to all appropriate internal and external audiences/stakeholders through a variety of media

Ensures accuracy of information to enable effective business decisions

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.
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