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Project Manager
Apex Systems, Inc.
Job#: 2052634 Job Description: Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital...
Oct 31, 2024
Boston, MA
Project Manager
Boston, MA
Oct 31, 2024
Contract

Job#: 2052634

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for aProject Manager. For applicants who are interested in thisopportunity, send your updated resume toMike Konjoian, Account Manager, at[email protected].
Here are the details:

Position:Project Manager
Location? 100 Cambridge Street, Boston MA, 02114

Duration: : 1+ year(s) w/ renewal
Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience
DETAILED LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Primary Responsibilities:
  • The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring designated program(s) and projects are well-planned, executed efficiently, and delivered with high quality.
  • The program manager will work across multiple projects and facilitate activities of cross-functional teams to ensure that pre-determined specifications, timelines, and objectives are met.
  • This role will work closely with the technical team(s) to plan out a program roadmap, to plan and accomplish time-bound milestones, and to ensure the operational readiness and viability of release products.
  • The program manager is responsible for reporting Project status to the Director - PMO, and Director of Application Development, project leads, senior IT, and leads, including the articulation of impediments, risk analysis, risk mitigations, timeline and budget impacts.
  • This role will collaborate in the application and continuous improvement of project management for all projects, and will employ appropriate and consistent project management processes, methods, and tools according to the project's requirements.
  • This includes maturing the program's vendor management strategy and facilitating teamwork within development teams.
  • Coordinating and supporting the efforts of the resources required to successfully implement project goals and objectives within the prescribed timeframe and budget, escalating when timeline and/or budget deviations are identified.
  • Working with the program team to develop the detailed project workplan, including review of current process improvement opportunities, work breakdown structure, weekly development schedule, and key metrics and deliverables.
  • Proactively resolving routine and moderate scope issues, exercising judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action, and collaborating with the project team and other departments to resolve issues which affect the project execution.
  • Facilitating regular project reviews (including scrum sessions); participating in individual scrum planning meetings as needed. Leading regular/weekly meetings with the project team, as necessary, including development sprints.
  • Managing cross-team dependencies, coordinating cross-team initiatives and identify blocking issues.
  • Managing release planning and scheduling.
  • Managing and developing the project tracking and the development workflow, including management of backlog/pending tickets, and delivery of regular status reports and metrics.
  • Driving information capturing and sharing and disseminating best practices across IT; providing clear project communication to stakeholders across all levels, departments, and skillsets.
  • Developing, managing, and maintaining accurate and thorough project documentation and reports. This includes, but is not limited to, feature definition and scope, an executable communication plan throughout the product life cycle, as well as the project plan, risk register, and high-level executive summaries.
  • Facilitating participation from the program team, developers, and other project reviewers as required during the engagement, and facilitating scheduling.
  • Coordinating review of the Deliverables and sign off of an acceptance form to signify acceptance for each Deliverable.
  • Supporting and contributing to the development of the IT PMO, including providing input and feedback related to IT staffing, allocation, and tracking, and leveraging previous experience to understand the current environment and to challenge/expose areas of opportunity.
  • Assist in any necessary transition of project management duties.
Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in IT Project Management
  • Experience managing software design and development in a test-driven environment
  • Experience program or project managing IT vendors as well as internal IT teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of software development, Agile (Scrum, Kanban)/hybrid-agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Experience working on multiple projects with time sensitive deadlines
  • Must be able to communicate with non-technical (business) and technical (development team) audiences
  • Certified Scrum Master is preferred
  • Experience with Jira is preferred. Experience with Smartsheet and/or Power BI is a plus.
  • Government experience is preferred but not required
Required Skills:
  • Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and be an effective communicator.
  • Must be highly organized
  • Must be able to work independently, and direct technical staff with a collaborative, hands-on approach
  • Understands technical scenarios and requirements
  • Ability to manage all aspects of the project life cycle and to manage strategically through obstacles
  • Ability to understand and compare tracking data/ ability to complete or learn to complete quantitative analysis
  • Comfort working in a fluid environment where visions and requirements may change
  • Ability to learn new tools/technology and work within multiple tracking formats
  • Excellent customer service skills

Additional Benefits:
For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!


EEO Employer
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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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.

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