IT Project Manager
New Brighton, Minnesota
Employer: Apex Systems
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
This opportunity is supporting Canadian business units as they migrate to one ERP and Field Service Management systems, adopt consolidated business processes & shared services, EIN consolidation, and integrate infrastructure.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The IT Senior Project Manager (PM) leads the project planning effort, including the definition of the deliverables and the required delivery dates, creation of a logical work breakdown structure, definition of major project milestones, accumulation of all project cost and benefit estimates. The PM also manages, prepares, and produces project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation. They create and manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking and calculating earned value metrics. The PM identifies risks and issues and provides effective mitigation and monitors project activities and resolves/escalates issues as needed.
Skill Set Requirements:
Summary of Responsibilities:
The IT Senior Project Manager (PM) leads the project planning effort, including the definition of the deliverables and the required delivery dates, creation of a logical work breakdown structure, definition of major project milestones, accumulation of all project cost and benefit estimates. The PM also manages, prepares, and produces project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation. They create and manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking and calculating earned value metrics. The PM identifies risks and issues and provides effective mitigation and monitors project activities and resolves/escalates issues as needed.
Skill Set Requirements:
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.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The IT Senior Project Manager (PM) leads the project planning effort, including the definition of the deliverables and the required delivery dates, creation of a logical work breakdown structure, definition of major project milestones, accumulation of all project cost and benefit estimates. The PM also manages, prepares, and produces project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation. They create and manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking and calculating earned value metrics. The PM identifies risks and issues and provides effective mitigation and monitors project activities and resolves/escalates issues as needed.
Skill Set Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT or a related field.
- 7+ years progressive experience in leading the deployment of medium to large scale initiatives.
- 10+ years' experience working within teams to deliver business solutions.
- PMP Certification or 10+ years in leading projects
- Technical skills with knowledge in the development, configuration, implementation, and support of solutions, including ERP systems.
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams to deliver system solutions.
- Advanced change leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage communication, negotiate successful outcomes, identify risks, and engage stakeholders.
- Extensive experience in building detailed, technical project plans and the creation of all project management artifacts, including project charters.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines, and simultaneously develop, deploy, and coordinate multiple projects, including ERP systems and integrations.
- Experience in performing the overall project management role for several medium to large scale project initiatives.
- Project management experience leading initiatives of 12+ months in duration, and project teams consisting of 15+ full-time/part-time project team members.
- Deep level of proficiency and understanding of information technology and the linkage between business processes, people, and systems.
- Solid business acumen across multiple functional areas and processes.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate ideas and solutions across all levels of the organization, including operational employees, senior management, technical personnel, and consultants (written & verbal).
- Strong facilitation skills to drive issue resolution and consensus efficiently and effectively across all levels of the organization, as well as multiple business units / functional area stakeholders.
- Well-versed in project management information systems and methodology.
- Ability to participate in project activities occurring in multiple time zones and travel as necessary.
- Oversees all project activities and overall delivery.
- Ensures alignment of project stakeholders via superb communications, influencing, and relationship building.
- Simultaneously coordinates multiple workstreams across business operating units.
- Partners with the respective Business Leaders and associated team members to promote the EPMO methodology and ensure quality delivery of project deliverables.
- Ensures project activities are aligned with technology strategy and business goals, while meeting quality, scheduling, budget, and standards requirements.
- Through project deployment, fosters and guides full adoption of tools and common business processes.
- Provides leadership and training in the consistent use of the EPMO methodology.
- Drives the importance of risk management, formal test plans, and security controls.
- Provides accurate project timelines and ensures project activities and resources are aligned to deliver established priorities.
- Participates with the and Business Teams to develop and measure project success criteria and return on investment.
- Champions the promotion of improved inter-departmental relationships through effective project communications and practices.
- Advocates for change management with an empathy for relationships and positions.
- Develops self in the knowledge of EPMO methodology, technical skills, and culture.
- Assists project assigned resources and team members in the awareness and knowledge of EPMO methodology to achieve increased productivity and quality in solutions deployments.
- Project Management in IT delivery, ERP and/or Field Service Management preferred
- Experience working in organizations with diverse cultures, business operations and organizational needs.
- Experience in industries that include manufacturing and/or distribution functions.
- Contractor and vendor relationship experience.
- Deployment of dynamic business analysis methodology and approach that results in precise, well-understood requirements. Effective communication for various stakeholder levels (project team, leaders, and business stakeholders).
- Exceptional meeting facilitation skills (in-person and virtual)
- Minimum 7+ years of Project experience in an IT Project Manager role
- 10+ Years of experience working in an environment independently and in teams (including remote and global delivery models).
- Ability to travel (Canada/US), 0-10%
Summary of Responsibilities:
The IT Senior Project Manager (PM) leads the project planning effort, including the definition of the deliverables and the required delivery dates, creation of a logical work breakdown structure, definition of major project milestones, accumulation of all project cost and benefit estimates. The PM also manages, prepares, and produces project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation. They create and manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking and calculating earned value metrics. The PM identifies risks and issues and provides effective mitigation and monitors project activities and resolves/escalates issues as needed.
Skill Set Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT or a related field.
- 7+ years progressive experience in leading the deployment of medium to large scale initiatives.
- 10+ years' experience working within teams to deliver business solutions.
- PMP Certification or 10+ years in leading projects
- Technical skills with knowledge in the development, configuration, implementation, and support of solutions, including ERP systems.
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams to deliver system solutions.
- Advanced change leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage communication, negotiate successful outcomes, identify risks, and engage stakeholders.
- Extensive experience in building detailed, technical project plans and the creation of all project management artifacts, including project charters.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines, and simultaneously develop, deploy, and coordinate multiple projects, including ERP systems and integrations.
- Experience in performing the overall project management role for several medium to large scale project initiatives.
- Project management experience leading initiatives of 12+ months in duration, and project teams consisting of 15+ full-time/part-time project team members.
- Deep level of proficiency and understanding of information technology and the linkage between business processes, people, and systems.
- Solid business acumen across multiple functional areas and processes.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate ideas and solutions across all levels of the organization, including operational employees, senior management, technical personnel, and consultants (written & verbal).
- Strong facilitation skills to drive issue resolution and consensus efficiently and effectively across all levels of the organization, as well as multiple business units / functional area stakeholders.
- Well-versed in project management information systems and methodology.
- Ability to participate in project activities occurring in multiple time zones and travel as necessary.
- Oversees all project activities and overall delivery.
- Ensures alignment of project stakeholders via superb communications, influencing, and relationship building.
- Simultaneously coordinates multiple workstreams across business operating units.
- Partners with the respective Business Leaders and associated team members to promote the EPMO methodology and ensure quality delivery of project deliverables.
- Ensures project activities are aligned with technology strategy and business goals, while meeting quality, scheduling, budget, and standards requirements.
- Through project deployment, fosters and guides full adoption of tools and common business processes.
- Provides leadership and training in the consistent use of the EPMO methodology.
- Drives the importance of risk management, formal test plans, and security controls.
- Provides accurate project timelines and ensures project activities and resources are aligned to deliver established priorities.
- Participates with the and Business Teams to develop and measure project success criteria and return on investment.
- Champions the promotion of improved inter-departmental relationships through effective project communications and practices.
- Advocates for change management with an empathy for relationships and positions.
- Develops self in the knowledge of EPMO methodology, technical skills, and culture.
- Assists project assigned resources and team members in the awareness and knowledge of EPMO methodology to achieve increased productivity and quality in solutions deployments.
- Project Management in IT delivery, ERP and/or Field Service Management preferred
- Experience working in organizations with diverse cultures, business operations and organizational needs.
- Experience in industries that include manufacturing and/or distribution functions.
- Contractor and vendor relationship experience.
- Deployment of dynamic business analysis methodology and approach that results in precise, well-understood requirements. Effective communication for various stakeholder levels (project team, leaders, and business stakeholders).
- Exceptional meeting facilitation skills (in-person and virtual)
- Minimum 7+ years of Project experience in an IT Project Manager role
- 10+ Years of experience working in an environment independently and in teams (including remote and global delivery models).
- Ability to travel (Canada/US), 0-10%
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.
Created: 2024-04-19
Reference: 2025082
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
City: New Brighton
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