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Project Lifecycle Management
Accountability
Effective Communication
Status Reports
Budget
Negotiations
Decision-making
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Excel
Program Management
Risk Management
Project Planning
Middleware
Project Management
IT Operations
Incident Management
Service Management
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Reporting
Collections
Management
English
Communication
Spanish
ITIL
PMP
High-level Design
Requirements Analysis
ROOT
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High Availability
Load Balancing
Virtualization
Disaster Recovery
Software Development Methodology
Change Management
Hardening
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Apex
Job Details
Job#: 2074736
Job Description:
Apex Systems is a world class services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join our team on an exciting project in the Financial industry!
Role: Technical Project Manager
Location: Remote, USA
Term: 2-6+ Months
Manages the entire project lifecycle from project definition through implementation. Accountable for meeting agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality measures. Develops project plan and drives project milestones. Establishes effective communication plan with project team and key stakeholders. Provides day-to-day direction to project resources. Ensures effective change management occurs throughout the course of the project. Responsible for preparation of documentation, status reports and budgets. Role requires excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal, negotiation, project planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, analysis and problem-solving skills. specialized knowledge of MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word.
Ideal Background:
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Project portfolio or program management experience is a plus
- Executive level reporting and communications skills
- Risk management to properly identify risks on time, propose strategies, workaround and risk mitigation actions proactively
- Project plan preparation from high level to technical details level, plan and estimate milestones/activities (effort/duration) and identify role/skills set per activity (system, OS, middleware..)
- Infrastructure projects management experience (DR, obsolescence, hardening, Security, monitoring)
- Software projects management experience is a plus (to understand SLDC and products lifecycle)
- Exceptional ability to communicate technical decisions/issues to different stakeholders
- PMP trained/certified
- Strong organization skills (document, log and track actions, issues...)
- Technical background is a plus (system engineer, IT operations, ...)
- Experience working in a company based on ITIL environment (Change management, incident management, service management...)
Functional Skills:
- Structure, organized and highly focus on documentation, reporting, evidences collections for proper project deliverables management (auditable deliverables)
- Team minded
- Communication Skills
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- ITIL certification
- PMP certification
Technical Background:
- Infrastructure high level design/requirements analysis capabilities
- Root cause high level analysis
- Understanding of Concepts:
- Cloud, Private and Public
- High Availability - HA
- Load balancing
- Virtualization
- Monitoring
- Environments
- Disaster Recovery
- Production
- Pre-Production /Certification /Development
- Software lifecycle
- Change management
- Vulnerability/patching/hardening
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.
Job Description:
Apex Systems is a world class services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join our team on an exciting project in the Financial industry!
Role: Technical Project Manager
Location: Remote, USA
Term: 2-6+ Months
Manages the entire project lifecycle from project definition through implementation. Accountable for meeting agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality measures. Develops project plan and drives project milestones. Establishes effective communication plan with project team and key stakeholders. Provides day-to-day direction to project resources. Ensures effective change management occurs throughout the course of the project. Responsible for preparation of documentation, status reports and budgets. Role requires excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal, negotiation, project planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, analysis and problem-solving skills. specialized knowledge of MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word.
Ideal Background:
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Project portfolio or program management experience is a plus
- Executive level reporting and communications skills
- Risk management to properly identify risks on time, propose strategies, workaround and risk mitigation actions proactively
- Project plan preparation from high level to technical details level, plan and estimate milestones/activities (effort/duration) and identify role/skills set per activity (system, OS, middleware..)
- Infrastructure projects management experience (DR, obsolescence, hardening, Security, monitoring)
- Software projects management experience is a plus (to understand SLDC and products lifecycle)
- Exceptional ability to communicate technical decisions/issues to different stakeholders
- PMP trained/certified
- Strong organization skills (document, log and track actions, issues...)
- Technical background is a plus (system engineer, IT operations, ...)
- Experience working in a company based on ITIL environment (Change management, incident management, service management...)
Functional Skills:
- Structure, organized and highly focus on documentation, reporting, evidences collections for proper project deliverables management (auditable deliverables)
- Team minded
- Communication Skills
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- ITIL certification
- PMP certification
Technical Background:
- Infrastructure high level design/requirements analysis capabilities
- Root cause high level analysis
- Understanding of Concepts:
- Cloud, Private and Public
- High Availability - HA
- Load balancing
- Virtualization
- Monitoring
- Environments
- Disaster Recovery
- Production
- Pre-Production /Certification /Development
- Software lifecycle
- Change management
- Vulnerability/patching/hardening
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.
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