Overview
On Site
USD 80.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Operational Excellence
Project Management
Use Cases
Project Planning
Project Implementation
Waterfall
Kanban
Project Documentation
Engineering Management
Program Management
Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BI
Reporting
KPI
Sprint
Apache Velocity
Risk Assessment
Performance Metrics
Mapping
Capacity Management
Workflow
Analytics
Critical Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Media
Management
Agile
Product Development
PMP
Scrum
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express
Job Details
Job#: 3010982
Job Description:
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure operational excellence. This role combines project management, agile methodology, and technical expertise to drive impactful solutions for production, data, and technology projects.
Core Responsibilities
Lead multiple concurrent technology initiatives throughout their lifecycle. This includes project intake, use case definition, charter and scope definition, project plan development, capacity allocations, resource assignment, project execution, and post-mortems.
Lead operational recurring initiatives for production operations for the team. This includes reviewing/tracking operational tasks, ensuring that completed hours are documented, and assist in resource managing with leadership.
Manage tasks and resources through waterfall, scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
Prioritize and escalate critical operational tasks, execute project work plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Manage day-to-day activities for team members, ensuring blockers are removed, and team throughput is maximized.
Lead sprint ceremonies, including planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, and reporting.
Organize and maintain project documentation and artifacts in a clear and accessible manner.
Establish, track, and report on project progress (key tasks and milestones), risks, and issues to engineering management, program management, and stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Monitor resource time tracking and identify staffing needs to optimize initiative delivery.
Leverage Studio Technology's business intelligence application (e.g., PowerBI) for executive reporting; utilize KPIs to assess program, project, sprint planning, and resource velocity health; and lead corrective actions as required.
Support Portfolio Reviews that provide executive leadership with progress and risk assessments against pillar objectives and key results, portfolio and project health, and resource utilization.
Support quarterly planning that establishes quarterly priorities, objectives and key results (OKRs), capacity plans, and key performance metrics that will be used to measure progress, health, and risk throughout the quarter.
Establish and track OKRs to align project outcomes with organizational goals.
Lead quarterly portfolio planning and project road mapping, including resource capacity planning and defining objectives and key results (OKRs)
Create workflow diagrams to identify opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
Apply analytics and critical thinking to identify team inefficiencies and risk areas and implement projects or processes to streamline and improve operations
Understand the needs and intricacies of the team, from both an engineering and a business perspective, to knowledgeably provide recommendations and next steps.
Stakeholder management (Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including tech lead, executives, and vendors)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in media, entertainment, or production environments.
Experience with Product teams; delivering and project managing in an agile methodology for product development and deployment.
Certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master (CSM).
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.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure operational excellence. This role combines project management, agile methodology, and technical expertise to drive impactful solutions for production, data, and technology projects.
- 12 Month Contract - potential to extend upwards to 24 - 32 months
- Pay Rate - $80+/hr
- Onsite - 4 Days a Week
Core Responsibilities
Lead multiple concurrent technology initiatives throughout their lifecycle. This includes project intake, use case definition, charter and scope definition, project plan development, capacity allocations, resource assignment, project execution, and post-mortems.
Lead operational recurring initiatives for production operations for the team. This includes reviewing/tracking operational tasks, ensuring that completed hours are documented, and assist in resource managing with leadership.
Manage tasks and resources through waterfall, scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
Prioritize and escalate critical operational tasks, execute project work plans, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Manage day-to-day activities for team members, ensuring blockers are removed, and team throughput is maximized.
Lead sprint ceremonies, including planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, and reporting.
Organize and maintain project documentation and artifacts in a clear and accessible manner.
Establish, track, and report on project progress (key tasks and milestones), risks, and issues to engineering management, program management, and stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Monitor resource time tracking and identify staffing needs to optimize initiative delivery.
Leverage Studio Technology's business intelligence application (e.g., PowerBI) for executive reporting; utilize KPIs to assess program, project, sprint planning, and resource velocity health; and lead corrective actions as required.
Support Portfolio Reviews that provide executive leadership with progress and risk assessments against pillar objectives and key results, portfolio and project health, and resource utilization.
Support quarterly planning that establishes quarterly priorities, objectives and key results (OKRs), capacity plans, and key performance metrics that will be used to measure progress, health, and risk throughout the quarter.
Establish and track OKRs to align project outcomes with organizational goals.
Lead quarterly portfolio planning and project road mapping, including resource capacity planning and defining objectives and key results (OKRs)
Create workflow diagrams to identify opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
Apply analytics and critical thinking to identify team inefficiencies and risk areas and implement projects or processes to streamline and improve operations
Understand the needs and intricacies of the team, from both an engineering and a business perspective, to knowledgeably provide recommendations and next steps.
Stakeholder management (Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including tech lead, executives, and vendors)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in media, entertainment, or production environments.
Experience with Product teams; delivering and project managing in an agile methodology for product development and deployment.
Certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master (CSM).
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.
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