Job#: 3035163 Job Description: Project Manager III - Network Infrastructure
Location: Denver, CO (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
An experienced Project Manager is sought to support both customer-facing network initiatives and internal corporate network programs for a leading telecommunications organization. This role will focus on network infrastructure and data center-related initiatives, with an emphasis on greenfield projects, process automation, and large-scale infrastructure transformations. The ideal candidate will have a background managing network-centric programs rather than application development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure projects across customer and corporate environments.
- Manage greenfield initiatives, including planning, execution, and governance of new infrastructure deployments.
- Provide oversight and coordination across cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and vendors.
- Drive execution of projects such as load balancer certification, network inventory system migration, and private cloud network buildouts.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and scope.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies across complex infrastructure initiatives.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including leadership, technical teams, and vendors.
- Implement and enforce project management best practices and standards.
- Track and report on project health, KPIs, and delivery milestones.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience managing network infrastructure and/or data center projects. Demonstrated experience delivering greenfield or large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Technical Skills: Strong familiarity with enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, load balancing), data center operations, and network transformation programs. Strong project governance, risk management, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent technical projects.
Certifications: PMP Certification is required for the Project Manager III level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within telecommunications or large enterprise network environments.
- Exposure to network automation initiatives.
- Familiarity with private cloud networking architectures.
- Knowledge of infrastructure inventory systems or CMDB tools.
- Experience with vendor coordination and multi-team delivery environments.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
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.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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