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Job#: 2068964 Job Description: IT Project Manager - Application Development & Delivery
Location: Hybrid, 4 days a week onsite outside of Chicago, IL (60532)
Job Type: Contract
We are looking for a hands-on and personable Project Manager to join our
client Mon-Thu onsite and Friday remote outside of Chicago, IL. You will
be an integral part of the Portfolio Delivery team using a blend of
Agile and Waterfall methodologies to oversee IT app development
projects.
Key Responsibilities: Project & Agile Delivery Management Expertise:
- Manage program, portfolio, and product management.
- Extensive experience in program and project management, including
deploying tech solutions, setting up PMOs, and managing large/global
projects.
- Proficiency in various frameworks such as Waterfall, Agile, and
Scrum, and being fluid with them.
- Budget and P&L management.
- Risk management.
Operations Management Skills:
- Background in managing application portfolios and leading large
offshore teams.
- Stakeholder and vendor management.
Strategic and Hands-on Execution:
- Experience across several different industries.
- Ability to implement change and drive transformation across various
organizational layers, coach project teams, and improve
productivity. Proactive.
Delivery Management:
- T-Shirt sizing: project estimation and capacity planning tool that
helps you track how much time or effort an initiative will take.
- Continuous improvement.
- Business process optimization.
- Value stream mapping.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Background as a university adjunct professor and/or PM trainer.
EEO Employer
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allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical
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ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner
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veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants
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*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 Assistanc
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.
Job Tags
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