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Apex Systems has an opportunity for two Project Managers to support a range of new infrastructure projects (complete overhaul of old IT systems following Waterfall) for one of our top financial services clients in the Baltimore/Columbia areas! These can be considered on contract, contract-to-hire or direct hire roles with flexible salary and a very competitive benefits package. There's long-term potential for 40-60% remote work, but PMs will need to work onsite in Columbia 2-3 days a week. There's also multiple training programs, including certification prep for 120+ IT certifications (including every PMI cert) and a webinar series worth 35+ PDU credits.
Applicants must have 5+ years of project management, experience working in a financial services organization and a PMP or the interest in obtaining a PMP in the next 12 months (training will be covered). If interested, send a resume to Ben Sheridan via bsheridan@apexsystems.com.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The mission of the Project Manager Office (PMO) is to establish and maintain a partnership with the lines of business and assist them with achieving their technology and process dependent business objectives. The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
The incumbent is also responsible for communications, including status reporting, risk management, as well as escalation of unresolved issues to the PMO Department Manager. With assistance from the PMO Manager, the incumbent ensures that the project is delivered within budget, on schedule and within scope.
There are two (2) levels for a Project Manager within the PMO. The levels vary by education and experience requirements and are reflected under the Required Qualifications section below. This general position description, supplemented with the attached Competencies Summary Levels I and II, are utilized for recruiting, career development, and promotion decisions for the respective PMO Project Manager level.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:
1. Understands the various phases of the Project Lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closing and Monitoring. Works with the project team to develop and maintain the applicable deliverables for each phase of the project from inception to closing.
2. Works directly with the lines of business and vendors, requiring good communication skills, as well as fundamental technical troubleshooting abilities.
3. Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and develop presentations to communicate recommendations on complex topics to Senior Management.
4. Partners with the lines of business to plan new systems and to determine the feasibility and cost of delivering new systems or enhancements to existing systems.
5. Provides project management leadership for assigned business initiatives and major IT efforts. Tracks issues, risks, decisions made as they relate to project scope, timelines and dependencies.
6. Creates and executes project work plans and revises as authorized to meet changing needs and requirements.
7. Maintains documentation that reflects any changes to scope, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Level II Accountabilities - May also include a number of the responsibilities outlined below:
9. PMO Project Manager II provides guidance to entry-level Project Manager I in conducting project management activities.
10. For Business Continuity Planning purposes, assists business partners in recovery planning and recovery plan development / enhancements.
11. Capitalizes on business opportunities to refine production processes to mitigate exposure during disruptions of service, and, possibly, improve day-to-day operations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Project Manager I - Bachelor's degree in a systems-related or business management field desired; at least 3 to 5 years relevant work experience; and a general knowledge of the financial services industry products, services and operations is required at time of hire. Prior project management or team leader experience is required. Knowledge of project management techniques and tools and direct work experience in project management capacity.
Project Manager II - Bachelor's degree in a systems-related or business management field desired; at minimum 6 years relevant work experience; and a thorough knowledge of the financial services industry products, services and operations is required at time of hire. Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, change management. Proficient in project management software. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) required.
Must meet all required competencies within a specified timeframe in order to promote to the next level
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