IT Project Manager III

Job#: 3018644

Job Description:

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 10 months (fully onsite)

Location: Denver CO / Chicago IL

Payrate: $60.00 - 65.15/hr

Description

This role will ensure our release management processes adhere to Enterprise Change Management Standards and continue to adapt to the new and evolving toolsets as part of delivering our Cyber Security application solutions.

Key responsibilities include working with the project team and/or Application owners to understand release requirements, documenting the releases in the Release Manager tool and shepherding releases through the change processes and approval processes.

Communication with the technical review boards and adherence to the change of governance standards is necessary.

This role will require a detail-oriented person who will also be a key player helping our area adopt new release management related toolsets and processes.

Primary Level of Engagement:

Works as a team member or across multiple teams, under supervision from a more senior domain expert.

Primary Interactions:

Release Train Engineer

Application Owners

Scrum Master

Network Security Engineers

Network Defense and Response Teams

Key Skills and Responsibilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Quick learner and self-starter with ability to work independently

Work with project team to understand release requirements, coordinate details of release, and ensure all approvals are gathered

Adherence to Enterprise Change Management Standards using key toolsets including JIRA, Release Manager and BMC Remedy

Excellent time management skills / ability to prioritize tasks / efficient worker

Strong analytical skills / problem solving / conceptual thinking

Ability to understand existing processes and communicate and train others in their adherence

Microsoft Office Proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Document processes, procedures and workflows associated with applications.

Top 3 Job Qualifications:

Detailed oriented with ability to quickly understand and follow the defined Enterprise Change Process for release readiness and delivery.

Strong communication skills with ability to drive processes across organization.

JIRA and BMC Remedy knowledge

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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.