Sr. IT Project Manager/Scrum Master (Raleigh)

Job#: 2078458

Job Description:

On-Site Raleigh, North Carolina 3 days per week (2 days remote)

Role: Sr. IT Project Manager/Scrum Master

Duration: 10 months

Type: direct on W2 contract, paid for hours worked, benefit options, free training resources

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST

Pay: Up to $79/hr on W2

Purpose: Core Tech project to upgrade the base application version to latest and support ISO project changes

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of projects
• Manage multiple, ongoing software implementations
• Help define project scope, goals and deliverables and define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop full scale project plans
• Assemble and coordinate project staff
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables, manage risks and issues using appropriate tools
• Provide direction to project team
• Monitor and report on progress of the project to all partners
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
• Implement project changes and interventions to achieve project goals
• Project evaluations and assessment of results
• Provide feedback to internal team and development regarding process and product improvement

Required:

• 10+ years of experience managing multifaceted projects (project budgets, deliverables, tracking, status updates, etc.)
• Scrum Master experience (leading Agile teams following Scrum ceremonies)
• Experience working for a bank/financial institution
• Experience leading implementations of .net, pega, pearl or AS400
• Experience leading multiple projects at the same time (1 large, a few smaller)
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
• Superior collaboration, flexibility and responsiveness
• Fluent in English with strong verbal/written communication skills
• Bachelors Degree

Preferred:

• Cost Forecasting/Budget Management experience
• .net
• Pega
• Pearl
• AS400

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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.