Job#: 3027474 Job Description: Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master
Location: San Antonio, Texas (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead multiple concurrent projects within the oil and gas sector. This role requires waterfall project management expertise, the ability to collaborate with Agile/SCRUM teams, and a proactive approach to execution. The ideal candidate will have a background in IT/OT systems and will manage complex initiatives with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 2 to 4 simultaneous waterfall projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate and collaborate with SCRUM teams, understanding Agile workflows and how to operate in parallel.
- Lead IT and OT systems projects in the oil and gas industry, ensuring integration and operational efficiency.
- Communicate with stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
- Take initiative and ownership of tasks, driving progress with minimal oversight.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of experience in waterfall project management, preferably in a senior role. This includes a demonstrated ability to work alongside Agile/SCRUM teams in a hybrid project environment and experience in IT projects within the oil and gas industry, including exposure to operational technology (OT).
Skills: Candidates must possess organizational and communication skills, along with a proven ability to work independently and proactively.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is $70.00 per hour. Please note that we are a W2 employer and cannot accommodate C2C arrangements.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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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 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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