Senior Data Center Project Manager

Job#: 3020844

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: Senior Project Manager

Location: Irving, TX | Charlotte, NC | Chandler, AZ | Minneapolis, MN

On-Site: 3 days on-site per week | 2 days remote

Duration: 24 Month Contract

Type: W2 contract, paid hourly

Industry: Financial Services

Pay Rate Range: W2 $60-68/hr

The Senior Project Manager role will support the Data Center Modernization & Simplification program and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing the delivery plan for cloud migration workstreams and factories. This is a highly experienced program management/execution professional with a deep understanding of enterprise technologies and its application in financial services vertical, with the ability to effectively communicate technical delivery to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in business transformation, simplification, and modernization with a get stuff done attitude and drive cultural change.
• Experience managing in a complex, matrixed environment and comfortable leading and executing through influence.
• A can-do attitude and an agent to drive velocity and change.
• Agile & 4iterative delivery and tools expertise for complex, enterprise-wide initiatives (i.e., Jira and Confluence).
• Deep expertise in strategic problem-solving and project management.
• Translating technical delivery into actionable communication for senior stakeholders.
• Data Center build out, Neighborhoods, cloud migration, app modernization/transformation and executive communications.
• Subject matter knowledgeable in one or more technical area - Change Integration/Change Delivery, DevSecOps, Infrastructure-As-Code, x86/ARM/GPU, Container/K8, Virtual Machines, Networking, DMZ, Databases, Storage, Messaging Middleware, API Gateways, Batch/ETL, Data LakeHouse, AI/ML, Mainframe, Public Cloud
• Experience strategically engaging with all levels of professionals and managers across multiple lines of businesses and serve as an experienced advisor to leadership.
• Highly effective and proven consultative leader with strong business and data-driven acumen, to drive continuous improvement in a data-driven way.

Responsibilities:

• Connect the dots across workstreams and always be on the lookout for opportunities to improve process, remove friction and transform the business
• Planning and change management across project scope, timeline, and resources (specific to work stream and factory)
• Drive execution/workplan management of work stream/factory objectives.
• Maintain work stream milestones and dependencies.
• Manage and control the work stream critical path.
• Develop communication plan aligned with the program communications team.
• Host regular meetings with partners to understand milestones, tasks, risks, and issues.
• Document and drive action items or issues/risk mitigation as they arise.
• Execute impact analysis for key milestones/outcomes At-Risk or Off-Track and Develop and monitor Go to Green plans.
• Align with PMO and manage all compliance requirements for the work stream.

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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.