IT Project Manager (ServiceNow)

Job#: 2080935

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager who is interested in supporting large information technology projects for a Utility Technologies Solutions team. In this role, you will be driving the execution and delivery of an IT project for various electric utility clients.

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing complex large-scale projects to meet organizational goals. This person will maintain the efficiency of important aspects of the project management process such as planning, budget, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate is required to have excellent project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision to implementation involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Location: This position is hybrid and located in Newark, NJ. Onsite participation will be required. The amount of onsite time will be determined by project requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.
• Manage technical scope, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions of the project.
• Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projects
• Lead project team members such as executives, line of business subject matter experts, controllers, and schedulers through the lifecycle of a project
• Lead end-to-end ServiceNow project delivery encompassing HAM and SAM modules
• Manage project teams that typically include multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resources
• Create project management plans, set expectations, execute governance reviews and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational procedures
• Coordinates with cross-functional project stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverables
• Ensure that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and approved per organizational/PMO standards.
• Work with assigned scheduler to create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverables
• Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accruals
• Establish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updates
• Actively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree with 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience managing Service Now Hardware Asset Management and Software Asset Management (HAM/SAM) projects required
• Previous IT project management experience for a utility required
• In-depth Project Management experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, and Testing with strong communication / presentation skills
• Solid understanding and previous experience of Project Management and Project Management Office processes and procedures required
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networks
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informed
• Excellent customer-facing skills
• Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet or similar project management tool
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other security guidelines where appropriate

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent is 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 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.