Job Description

Apex Systems has an opening for a Senior Project Manager role with a client. This is a 3-year contract role that can sit in the vicinity of our clients Birmingham AL or Atlanta GA office.

This PM will lead and oversee complex application and/or infrastructure projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale projects, ensuring strict adherence to scope, timeline, and budget. Candidates should be comfortable in both Waterfall & Agile methodologies; however majority of project will follow waterfall principles.

Title: Sr. IT PM

Duration: 3-year contract

Location: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.

• The role is primarily remote, however- Candidates should be willing to go onsite to their local market office as needed.

Benefits: Health/Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k options, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Manage project financials.
• Track and navigate risk and issues.
• Coordinate and manage the project team and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, and facilitating smooth transitions from development to support phases.

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of IT project Management experience- preferably exposed to both Application Development and Infrastructure Projects.
• PMP certification is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall to effectively plan, execute, and close projects.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and consistent stakeholder communication.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, presentations, and status updates.
• Expertise in managing project scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Ability to handle scope control and change management effectively.
• Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Ability to develop contingency plans and manage issues as they arise.
• Strong skills in managing relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and executives.
• Ability to understand and address stakeholder needs and expectations.
• A solid understanding of the technical aspects of application and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies used in the industry.
• Comfortable with MS project and Excel is a must.
• Experience with Clarity is a plus.

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