Network Project/Deployment Manager

Job#: 2075166

Job Description:

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Position: Network Project/Deployment Manager

Location: Irving, TX

Onsite Requirement: 1+ days onsite

30 Month Contract

Targeted Years of Experience: 6+ years

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple small, medium, and some large and complex projects using the Network Project Management framework.
• Develop end-to-end project plans for the implementation and decommissioning of network infrastructure and services.
• Work with the program intake process, prioritize with business, assign tasks, and drive projects to release delivery, holding various network teams, IT teams, vendor teams, contractors, and stakeholders accountable for deliverables.
• Prepare presentations defining the current and future state of business needs and project status to ensure project benefits are achieved upon delivery.
• Perform Project Management activities such as planning, sizing, defining units of work delivery, configuration, resourcing, and scheduling.
• Provide leadership reporting on projects via team status reports.
• Drive resolutions and project delivery through partnership with the business and key stakeholders.
• Lead discussions on projects, status, risk management, change management, and problem resolution, identifying and assigning actions for follow-up and/or leadership escalation.
• Manage test plans and resolve escalations with the IT Program Manager to drive project delivery.
• Direct the deployment of new product and service projects to ensure their integration and commercial success.
• Direct the decommissioning of legacy product and service projects to ensure removal from the network.
• Lead project update meetings for leadership and find creative ways to problem-solve.
• Drive results at all levels, regardless of reporting structures.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects within scope, on time, and budget.
• Focus on process and the customer experience.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in managing large multi-functional or enterprise-wide projects.
• Collaboration and communication skills with the ability to formulate communications appropriate for all organizational levels.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience with wireless core applications and the Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies applied to project management.
• PMI or Project Management certification.

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 retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. 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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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.