Project Manager

Job#: 3013156

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a major IT transformation initiative for a large manufacturer in Boise, ID . This role is the first step in building out a formal Project Management Office and will play a critical part in shaping the future of our client's IT environment.

This is a contract/contract-to-hire position (6-12 months), onsite in Boise, ID, with flexibility for one remote day per week once established.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale IT overhaul initiative.
• Partner closely with the CTO, infrastructure leadership and external consultants to define scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage mid-to-large scale projects with complex dependencies across corporate IT and operational technology.
• Support the development of a 5-year technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish project management best practices to lay the foundation for a future PMO.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to executives and stakeholders.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience, with proven success managing mid-to-large scale IT projects.
• PMP certification required.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and enterprise systems.
• Experience working with vendors and consultants in complex technology transitions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving project definitions.

Technical Environment

• Predominantly Windows-based infrastructure with some Linux and AS/400.
• On-premises systems AWS Route 53 DNS
• MS Azure, Active Directory, Intune

Nice-to-Haves

• Strong familiarity with Windows environments.
• Microsoft 365
• Ability to ask the right technical questions and engage effectively with IT teams.
• Experience in environments transitioning from on-prem to cloud.

Work Environment

• Onsite in Boise, ID (5 days per week), with flexibility for one remote day once established.
• Opportunity to influence the foundation of a future PMO.

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.