Project Manager - Apex Systems
Blue Ash, OH 45242
About the Job
Job#: 2048708
Job Description:
Apex has an immediate need for a Sr. Project Manager local to the Cincinnati area.
Ideal candidates must have the following:
- Solid Project Manager fundamentals: scheduling, scope & risk management, and stakeholder engagement & communications skills
- Experience in a strategic, high-level program management role, preferably with experience in retail and supply chain.
- Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of projects and drive collaboration across teams.
- Ability to collaborate and partner with a business-side program manager to drive a complex, cross-enterprise programs.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to hold teams accountable and drive resolution.
- Willingness to be a "doer" and not just a manager, as this is a hands-on role.
- Preference for candidates with experience in large-scale, enterprise level programs.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to [email protected] and reference Job ID #2048708.
This large programs delivery team operates in a scaled program/agile methodology, so having experience working with cross functional agile scrum teams is a must. The PM needs to be highly engaged in the work to drive teams to milestones and be effective at resolving issues requiring collaboration of many stakeholders. They need to demonstrate strong communication within and outside of team to align dependencies. This individual will be able to keep technical teams on track and work to escalate issues as appropriate.
Requirements:
- 5 - 10 years of Project Management experience delivering large and/or complex projects
- Experienced in managing full life-cycle projects, including schedule, budget, risk/issue management and status reporting to various levels of the organization
- Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing IT solutions
- Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
- Experience working with agile teams and understanding of the SAFe framework
- Proven problem solving and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization.
Additional Desired Skills:
- Exhibits the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset
- Highly developed oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
- High level of analytical ability
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- PMP certification a plus
- Business Analysis skills a plus
- Manage IT project planning, cost, schedule, and deliverables to meet business need
- Partner with agile and non-agile teams to define, plan and deliver timely, high-quality results
- Serve as project liaison with business unit
- Track performance criteria for project success criteria
- Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing schedules
- Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts and, with assistance, manage deviations from plan and project parameters
- Conduct project meetings, project tracking and analysis
- Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, approved and delivered to meet customer needs
- Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
- Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders
- Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues
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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.