IT Project Specialist

Job#: 3009229

Job Description:
IT Project Specialist III

Location: Onsite 3 days a week - Hopkins, MN

Duration: November 3, 2025 - November 2, 2026
About the Role

We're seeking a Project Specialist III to support Portfolio Managers in managing financials for a large-scale program. This role is a backfill for a high-impact position and is critical to ensuring the team can focus on strategic initiatives like financial forecasting and cost savings realization, rather than manual reporting tasks.

This is a hands-on, analytics-heavy role requiring strong technical skills in Power BI, Excel, and Power Automate, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards to streamline and automate reporting processes.
• Update and manage content in PowerPoint, Excel, and Broadcom Clarity PPM.
• Analyze project financials, track cost savings, and deliver insights through metrics.
• Collaborate with a team of 4 and interact with 30-40 stakeholders across the organization.
• Support stakeholder communications by creating executive-level presentations.

Must-Have Skills

• Microsoft Excel (5-7 years): Advanced formulas, pivot tables, graphs.
• Power BI (3-5 years): Including DAX, PowerQuery, and dashboard creation (must be on rsum).
• Power Automate (3-5 years): Workflow automation experience.
• Power Platform: PowerApps, SharePoint.
• Jira/Confluence and Broadcom Clarity PPM experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to push back (politely) and ask the right questions when things don't make sense.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing or supporting projects using Broadcom Clarity or similar PPM tools.
• Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can figure things out independently.

Interview Process

• 2-3 rounds of video interviews.
• Focus on technical skills in Excel and Power Platform.
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss Power BI dashboards they've built and PowerPoint decks created for senior leadership.

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.