Project Manager

Job#: 3022882

Job Description:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Chicago IL/ Charlotte NC/ Denver CO (5 days onsite)

Duration: 8 months

Payrate: $60.00 - 65.15/hr

Position Summary

Open only in Chicago, Denver and Charlotte. This specific role is required to be fulfilled onsite 5 days a week.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technological initiatives across our organization. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through execution and closure-ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic goals. This specific role will align directly to 1 or more projects that have high priority focus for our organization, which will come with additional oversight and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication:

Ability to communicate with senior leaders and deliver complex work / messaging in a simple, concise way

Detail oriented, ability to organize, track management large teams and complex bodies of work

Project Initiation Planning:

Host kickoff meetings with stakeholders and project teams

Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), dependency documentation, and timelines for complex work efforts

Execution Monitoring:

Lead cross-functional teams and delegate tasks

Track progress, manage dependencies, and communicate updates

Identify and resolve issues and roadblocks

Controlling Quality Assurance:

Perform quality checks and manage scope changes

Monitor budgets and implement risk management strategies

Stakeholder Management:

Establish clear communication channels

Provide regular status updates and manage expectations

Leadership Team Development:

Motivate and coach team members

Resolve conflicts and foster collaboration

Required Skills:

Leadership Communication: Inspire teams and communicate effectively across all levels.

Planning Organization: Manage timelines, priorities, and complex work efforts

Strong sense of urgency and escalation paths to keep projects on track

Project Management: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies; tools like MS Project and JIRA - tracking, editing, and managing data

Technical Acumen: Understanding of IT terminology and processes

Problem-Solving Analytical Thinking: Address challenges and make data-driven decisions

Proven experience working in a fast paced, highly matrixed organization

Change Management Expertise

Cybersecurity Awareness

Preferred Certifications Training:

PMP (Project Management Professional)

CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)

CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban methodologies

Beginner-level Information Security certification

EEO Employer

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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.