Job#: 2048374
Job Description:
Apex Systems is looking for aProject Managerto join a growing team in Englewood, CO. This position will manage a variety of IT projects including software development and implementation as well as business focused initiatives. This role will require you to wear multiple hats (PM, BA, and QA) and work in a fast paced, fun, work environment .
Onsite Requirement: 2 days a week onsite in Englewood.
Duration:3 month contract to hire
Contract pay rate: $55-65/hr
Salary upon conversion: $90-110K
Required Skills:
- 3-5+ years of Project management experience (PMP preferred).
- Project Manager with a QA / BA background.
- Breakdown of the role is 70% PM / 20% QA / 10% BA
- Experience managing multiple IT projects simultaneously (software development, implementation, etc.)
- Experience building test cases
- Experience facilitating and gathering requirements and doing analysis with the business
- Excellent facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment.
- Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles (i.e., Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, Iterative)
- Experience using Azure DevOps or similar tool to manage software development projects.
Job Description
Project Management
- Directs large-scale, complex projects that may involve multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Defines, creates, and executes project plans for project, portfolio, and product prioritization and implementation.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams to align project objectives with company goals.
- Creates risk mitigation strategies to anticipate, assess and resolve project risks as they are encountered.
- Develops and executes comprehensive project plans, ensuring timelines & milestones are met and communicating weekly status
- Works with the Manager, PMO to recommend improvements to the PMO teams process and procedures.
Quality Assurance:
- Lead QA initiatives by creating, executing & maintaining test plans.
- Conduct thorough reviews of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Report on the progress of testing and help drive issue resolution.
Business Analyst:
- In some situations - Gather and document project requirements from stakeholders.
- Analyze and document business processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
- Facilitate communication between business units and development teams to ensure alignment.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a copy of your resume to Emily Pentico at [email protected]
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.
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