Job#: 3019378 Job Description: Job DescriptionThis role supports a growing IT organization focused on delivering streamlined, effective technology solutions. The environment offers the advantages of a smaller, agile technology team, including opportunities to influence architecture, work across multiple platforms, and build broad IT experience. This position is fully remote, and team members must have an adequate home office space and be able to work U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours.
REMOTEResponsibilitiesAs part of the IT Shared Services Project Management Office (PMO), the Project Manager II will help deliver mission-critical business application and infrastructure projects. This role works with stakeholders across both infrastructure and application development on initiatives of varying scope and complexity.
The Project Manager II is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring project activities throughout the full development lifecycle. This includes defining scope, identifying resource needs, developing work plans, managing timelines, and providing consistent project updates. The position also conducts project reviews, quality assurance audits, and proactively identifies and mitigates risks. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
QualificationsRequired- Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
- Ability to work U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours
- Commitment to incorporating security into daily responsibilities
- 6+ years of Project Management experience (preferably in IT)
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Scrum, JIRA, and Confluence
- Full lifecycle development experience
- Ability to manage JIRA boards, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and escalate issues to product owners
- Strong ownership and accountability in driving team progress
- Experience managing sprint content, monthly releases, and ensuring timely story completion
- Ability to address team issues and provide feedback to leadership
- Skilled in planning and coordinating deliverables, timelines, and project plans
- Awareness of cross-team impacts and ability to respond accordingly
- Ability to assess project status, identify risks to deadlines, and recommend solutions
- Strong collaboration skills in a remote work environment
- Proficient in gathering and documenting business requirements
- Proficient in requirements traceability throughout the development lifecycle
Preferred- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS, or a related field
- PMP certification
- Strong task management and problem-solving abilities
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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