Job#: 3044348 Job Description: Client: Financial Services
Team: TBA
Job Title: Project Manager 5 - Contingent (Senior Lead Project Manager)
Location: Irving, TX (Primary Preference) / Charlotte, NC / Minneapolis, MN / Iselin, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite Required)
Contract Length: TBD
Pay Rate: $69 - $74/hr (OT40)
Top Requirements
7+ years of Project/Program Management experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiativesStrong experience with Cloud Transformation, Application Modernization, and Infrastructure ProgramsExpertise using Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery methodologiesExperience managing highly complex initiatives in large, matrixed organizationsStrong executive communication and stakeholder management skillsPlusses
- Data Center buildout experience
- Infrastructure modernization experience
- DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code knowledge
- Financial Services experience
- AI/ML platform transformation exposure
- Public Cloud migration leadership experience
Job Summary
In this contingent resource assignment, you will serve as a senior program leadership resource responsible for driving highly complex infrastructure transformation initiatives across the CTO organization. This role will lead large-scale strategic programs focused on cloud technologies, application modernization, data center buildouts, infrastructure transformation, and enterprise technology investments.
The Senior Lead Project Manager will partner with senior executives, technology leaders, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to establish delivery plans, manage execution, mitigate risk, and ensure successful delivery of critical enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
This role requires a highly consultative leader who can operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments while driving organizational change, simplification, modernization, and operational excellence.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation programs
- Develop and execute comprehensive program delivery plans
- Manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and strategic initiatives simultaneously
- Drive execution and accountability across technology and business teams
- Ensure alignment with CTO strategic priorities
Infrastructure Transformation
- Support initiatives involving:
- Data Center Buildouts
- Cloud Migration
- Application Modernization
- Infrastructure Modernization
- Platform Engineering
- Enterprise Technology Transformation
- Coordinate delivery across multiple infrastructure domains and technology teams
Agile & Delivery Management
- Utilize Jira and Confluence to manage large-scale enterprise delivery efforts
- Support Agile and iterative delivery models
- Manage roadmaps, execution plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues
- Track critical path activities and ensure delivery timelines are achieved
Executive Communications & Governance
- Develop executive-level communications and reporting
- Translate highly technical delivery updates into business-friendly messaging
- Present program status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Provide strategic guidance and delivery insights to executive stakeholders
Risk, Dependency & Change Management
- Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and execution obstacles
- Perform impact analysis on at-risk initiatives
- Develop and manage Go-to-Green remediation plans
- Ensure alignment with PMO governance and compliance requirements
- Drive workflow optimization and process improvements
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with:
- CTO Leadership
- Infrastructure Teams
- Engineering Organizations
- Architecture Teams
- PMO Functions
- Business Leaders
- Lead discussions that influence strategic decisions and outcomes
- Build alignment across multiple lines of business and technology functions
EEO Employer
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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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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