Job#: 3030670 Job Description: IT PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Rochester, Minnesota (hybrid)\\
Role Overview
This role involves leading projects of medium to high complexity and supporting projects of high complexity as part of a program team. The position is responsible for achieving project objectives on time, on budget, and in conformance with established IT methodologies and practices. The Project Manager will manage projects with budget responsibility up to (USD)1 million and may require matrix supervision of staff from other IT departments, divisions, and contractor resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects of medium to high complexity, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
- Solicit technological input from senior technical resources and facilitate technology problem-solving.
- Manage projects with budget responsibility up to (USD)1 million.
- Present project requests to institutional committees for approval and direction.
- Support senior-level project/program managers in strategic planning processes.
- Make judgments and take actions to accomplish project objectives under minimal supervision.
- Advise IT staff on project management practices, methods, and standards.
- Manage multiple competing objectives and communicate complex technical information clearly.
- Ensure strict adherence to budget management guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience:- A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience managing projects of simple and moderate complexity in Information Technology and/or Healthcare disciplines, including experience with PMI Process Groups and Knowledge Areas.
- OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience managing projects of simple to moderate complexity in Information Technology and/or Healthcare disciplines, including experience with PMI Process Groups and Knowledge Areas.
Technical Skills:- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Web Browsers.
Desired Background & Skills-Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross functional IT infrastructure or cybersecurity projects.
-Working understanding of network segmentation and enterprise networking concepts sufficient to manage technical dependencies and risks (no hands on configuration required).
-Strong stakeholder management skills in a regulated enterprise environment.
-Proven ability to develop clear project reporting, dashboards, and executive ready status materials (e.g., schedule health, enforcement progress, risks and blockers).
-Experience translating technical execution into concise leadership communications and decision support.
-PMP or equivalent project management experience strongly preferred.
-Comfortable working directly with engineers and operational teams to validate real world behaviors and constraints.
-Highly detail oriented and process driven, with experience supporting multiple device classes or technology domains.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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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.
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