Job#: 3042477
Job Description:
Apex Systems is hiring a Lead IT Project Manager for a large Healthcare client.
Location: FULLY REMOTE - EST/CST preferred.
*You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead IT Project Manager to orchestrate several key cryptographic governance initiatives. This role is central to establishing an enhanced security posture and streamlined compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong project management background combined with a deep understanding of cryptography and data protection to guide project direction and ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the delivery of the Cryptography/Data Protection Intelligence Layer initiative, including roadmap execution, milestones, and resource planning.
- Lead cross-functional coordination and vendor engagement to ensure aligned, on-time delivery and that all tollgates are met.
- Translate business and governance needs into clear requirements, use cases, and delivery-ready artifacts.
- Drive prioritization, risk management, and issue resolution across program workstreams.
- Provide cryptography and data protection guidance to the project, helping to shape use cases and align capabilities with business needs.
- Partner with leaders, vendors, engineering, security, and GRC teams to drive clarity and alignment.
- Produce project management and business analysis artifacts such as requirements, roadmaps, dependency maps, and risk logs.
- Present status updates to senior leadership and clear blockers in a complex project environment.
Required QualificationsEducation: A Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: 5-7 years of related project management experience, including proven experience delivering AI-enabled initiatives. Must have experience as a Project Manager on projects involving cryptography or data protection.
Technical Skills: Must possess technical fluency to engage in conversations about cryptography and DSPM. This role requires a business analyst and project manager mindset, not a hands-on technical implementer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing projects in a regulated environment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
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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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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