Job#: 3018781 Job Description: Apex has an immedaite need for a Sr. Project Manager to support a global enterprise client by driving the execution of implementations and business initiatives.
You will be responsible for driving the work associated with discovery and delivery of projects large in size, scope, and complexity.
Ideal candidates will have experience delivering pragmatic outcomes & positive project results while taking ownership, driving change, & solving problems.
Key Skills- Manages the successful delivery of enterprise-level/key strategic projects due to exceptional planning and execution leadership.
- Adept at navigating complex projects, sometimes with a high-degree of ambiguity and applying the appropriate project management methodologies to deliver project outcomes.
- Defines project governance processes and facilitates upholding governance throughout project life cycle.
- Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business goals and objectives.
- Provides thought leadership and advances the project management profession.
- Proactively identifies and addresses project risks, issues, and mitigation plans, and dependencies that need to be actively managed.
- Drives adjustments to a project's triple constraints (scope, cost, time) regardless of the PM methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) deployed.
- Focus on the delivery of the outcomes as defined by the Product Owner (Agile) or Scope (Waterfall).
- Financial steward ensuring that the delivery of projects are within the approved budget.
- Establish strong internal and external partnerships with key stakeholders, building trust and creating a collaborative environment.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors, facilitating alignment with project goals and delivery expectations.
- Manages and oversees large project teams with internal and external resources.
- Leverages project team expertise and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with PMO senior management to align PM strategies with overall business objectives.
- Utilizes the strengths, skills, and expertise of the project team to drive results while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Additional Requirements- Consistent display of executive presence, while providing the right level of communication to instill confidence and help leaders focus on the critical decisions that are needed to address project blockers and inform decisions.
- Create a collaborative and supportive team environment that values open communications and constructive feedback.
- Ability to identify project trends over time and raise observations/recommendations to PMO leadership.
- Consistently deliver on project objectives and metrics (Waterfall) or product goals (Agile) while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction and apply a consistent cycle of improvements through retrospectives
- Bachelor's Degree from a credited institution in Business, Info System, Computer Science, Info Technology or related degree
- Masters from a credited institution +
- PMP Certification +
- SCRUM Certification +
- 5 years Project Management Experience on medium to complex projects across multiple workstreams and/or business areas preferably application development and/or implementation of a SAAS/Cloud Base Solution
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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