Project Manager

Job#: 2090745

Job Description:

Type: 1+ Year Contract

Location: Remote (must reside within a 70-mile radius of Frankfort, KY)

Pay: Up to $50/hour

IT Project Manager -

Core Responsibilities

The IT Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading project execution by facilitating communication between business units, project teams, and stakeholders. The PM ensures alignment between business requirements and proposed solutions, managing projects in accordance with KYTC's documented project life cycle, which emphasizes team collaboration.

This role requires a customer-facing professional with strong communication skills, a polished appearance, and an energetic personality. The ideal candidate is self-directed, requiring minimal supervision, and capable of guiding teams toward decisions that improve business processes and deliver value to KYTC and its end users.

Key Duties

• Lead multiple teams in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
• Develop and manage task-level project plans for cross-functional teams.
• Ensure business analysts gather clear, customer-approved requirements.
• Set and manage deadlines and priorities using KYTC's project management methodology.
• Present project updates and proposals to peers and leadership.
• Communicate ideas clearly in meetings and one-on-one settings.
• Explain project proposals, policies, and plans to clients and stakeholders.
• Promote adoption of project roles and processes across teams.
• Assess customer capabilities and needs, and relay insights to the project team.
• Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams.
• Understand business drivers and value metrics to guide project decisions.
• Create and maintain project documentation as required by KYTC's project life cycle.

Project Execution Responsibilities

• Lead development teams during the Working phase, including daily standups and technical issue resolution.
• Support iterative development practices, including defining features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Assist business analysts in managing user stories and communicating requirements.
• Ask probing questions to clarify user stories and assess implications.
• Communicate issues, questions, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Manage business unit expectations regarding project timelines and deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience identifying and documenting IT needs and facilitating solutions.
• Proven experience in project management, planning, and documentation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Detail-oriented with advanced problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Quick learner with the ability to apply new technologies to business needs.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong listening and clarification skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with comfort engaging all levels of technical and executive audiences.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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.