Job#: 2084688
Job Description:
Skills & Years of Experience:
- Strategic project oversight and accountability
- Large-scale project execution (6+ months, 20+ team members)
- Budget, scope, and schedule management
- Executive-level communication and reporting
- Risk and issue management
- Long-term release and resource planning
- Vendor coordination and contract oversight
-Leadership and team coordination
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Relationship-building across diverse stakeholder groups
• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and how the IT components interact via network communications. (Firewall, VIP, F5 Listener, Port, etm.)
• Possess a basic understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, web and virtual/cloud environments.
• Assist in evaluation of technical requirements and propose solutions that meet business objectives while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for one or more large size, complex projects.
• These projects typically utilize vendor participation and require complex schedules and integration with other systems.
• Large sized projects typically have durations longer than 6 months with 20 or more team members, require communication at the Agency Leadership level and have a medium to high risk.
This position will:
• Perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction.
• Regularly interact with the project management teams for status of budget, quality, and schedule.
• Escalate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.
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.
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.
