Job#: 2072452

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager with Sr. level Agile and Waterfall methodology experience

Complete Description: 3 days/week ON SITE (in Richmond), 2 days/ week remote. Parking is NOT provided for contractors

Duration: 1 year w/poss extension.

About The Role

Projects include building and maintaining applications for the business groups and Enhancements to the current technology where DBAs and Developers are involved.

Job Duties

• Manage work breakdown structures and Azure DevOps and/or Microsoft Project tasks to coordinate work necessary to complete project milestones. Must apply discipline and consistency to continually add, update, and manage tasks, task assignments, task statuses, and task estimates.
• Produce project schedules, budget projections, and status reports based on detailed project data.
• Manage projects utilizing a team of in-house and vendor technical staff performing software development, infrastructure upgrades and migrations, implementations, and other technical projects to deliver line-of-business functionality for both internal and external users.
• Develop and manage project plans, risk plans, communication plans, and other formal project management documents.
• Coordinate activities of internal and external technical teams between stakeholders, including vendor partners, for projects as needed.
• Identify changes to scope, budget, or timeline, notify customers of risks, make modifications, and resolve problems within a mutually agreed upon timelines.
• Maintain project status information and provide project status reports to Information Systems management and project stakeholders.
• Ensure that project activities comply with policies and standards, including security standards and required documentation
  
  

Required:

• PMP OR VITA PMD Project Manager Qualification (level 1-4) Required.
• Experience managing software development projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience managing projects in a technical environment, particularly in an information systems or software development environment.
• Experience managing vendor and contractor resources in coordination with internal staff resources.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply one or more formal project management disciplines such as the PMP Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project + framework, PRINCE2 methodologies, or other industry-recognized project management frameworks.
• Capable of producing well-documented project plans, risk management plans, change management plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, and project status reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate project status and planning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and provide customer service to all levels of the organization, customers, and partners.
  
  

Job Duties (Day To Day)

• Manage work breakdown structures and Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Project tasks to coordinate work necessary to complete project milestones. Must apply discipline and consistency to continually add, update, and manage tasks, task assignments, task statuses, and task estimates.
• Produce project schedules, budget projections, and status reports based on detailed project data. Update PlanView system for project governance activities.
• Manage projects utilizing a team of in-house and vendor technical staff performing software development, infrastructure upgrades and migrations, implementations, and other technical projects to deliver line-of-business functionality for both internal and external users.
• Develop and manage project plans, risk plans, communication plans, and other formal project management documents.
• Coordinate activities of internal and external technical teams between stakeholders, including vendor partners, for projects as needed.
• Identify changes to scope, budget, or time-line, notify customers of risks, make modifications and resolve problems within a mutually agreed upon timeliness.
• Maintain project status information and provide project status reports to Information Systems management and project stakeholders.
• Ensure that project activities comply with policies and standards, including security standard and required documentation
  
  

Engagement Type: Contract

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.

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.

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.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

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] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.