Senior IT Project Manager

Job#: 3020896

Job Description:

Position Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Location: Remote

Pay Rate Range: $65/hr-$70/hr

Overview

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives that enable scalable, reliable, and user-centric business platforms. This role is responsible for driving delivery across multiple technology domains-including enterprise applications, integrations, data, and customer-facing systems-while aligning teams around shared outcomes.

You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, Operations, Finance, and business stakeholders to translate strategy into execution. Success in this role requires the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership while working day-to-day with delivery teams, navigating ambiguity, managing risk, and ensuring predictable outcomes through disciplined yet flexible delivery practices.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain end-to-end project plans including scope, schedules, dependencies, risks, assumptions, budgets, change management, and escalation paths

Lead delivery of large, multi-workstream initiatives spanning applications, integrations, data, and operational systems

Serve as the primary point of coordination between Product, Engineering, Architecture, Data, Operations, and external partners

Translate business objectives and strategic priorities into executable plans and clearly defined milestones

Drive alignment across teams with differing priorities, operating models, and constraints

Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to individual contributors

Facilitate effective ceremonies and working sessions (planning, dependency management, risk reviews, retrospectives, executive readouts)

Proactively identify delivery risks and lead mitigation strategies before issues impact timelines or outcomes

Support Agile ways of working by coordinating across product backlogs, release planning, PI planning, and incremental delivery

Provide transparent, concise status reporting that enables informed decision-making

Foster strong, trust-based relationships across the organization and act as a connector between teams

Partner with Finance and leadership to support forecasting, funding alignment, and delivery transparency

Manage vendor relationships and external delivery partners as needed

Promote continuous improvement in delivery practices, tools, and cross-team collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

7+ years of experience in IT project or program management delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives

Strong understanding of Agile delivery models and experience operating in hybrid Agile / enterprise environments

Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that span multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders

Proven experience communicating effectively with senior leaders while working closely with technical teams

Experience managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and delivery across multiple workstreams

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with enterprise platforms, integrations, and data-driven systems

Comfort operating in environments with evolving requirements and ambiguity

Ability to influence without authority and drive outcomes through collaboration

Experience with project financials, forecasting, or budget awareness is a plus

A passion for solving complex problems, simplifying where possible, and delivering meaningful outcomes

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 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.