Apex Systems is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to join a growing client in Loveland, CO
Onsite Requirement: 1 day onsite per week in Loveland, CO
Day to day responsibilities: • Project Manage two large projects including the creation of a digital application and a data migration from one platform to another. • Facilitate definition of project scope, goals and deliverables in support of assigned projects in collaboration with Project Sponsors and Steering Committee members • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion • Estimate resources and submit budget proposals, adhering to strict financial and resource management practices during the life of the project • Develop full-scale project plans and resource schedules, and track project timelines/milestones, using appropriate planning tools • Develop and deliver status reports and Steering Committee presentations on a timely basis • Proactively guide changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans • Create, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project to ensure effective adoption of the business solution • Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations in the final Project Close report leveraging successful and unsuccessful project lessons learned
Experience Required: • Diverse experience project management experience with legacy and ERP solutions as well as digital solutions and software development • 10+ years of software project management experience • Experience managing both Waterfall and Agile projects • Demonstration of strong leadership skills through specific project team examples • Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills with expert fluency in Microsoft tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint) • Skilled and proficient understanding of a variety of technology platforms, including ERP's such as SAP and PeopleSoft as well as current Internet technologies • Experience managing a budget of $0.5+ and experience forecasting • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, vendors, and other departments • Diverse and creative solution orientation centering on both technical and process solutions • Ability to negotiate and defuse tension in a goal oriented, complex, project environment • Ability to deal with project issues and risks through the use of demonstrated methods and strong management capability • Thorough multitasking capability • Must be able and willing to learn, understand, and apply new technologies • Ability to effectively prioritize and implement tasks in a high-pressure environment • Experience working both self-guided and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
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.