Job#: 2075526

Job Description:

Intro:

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience managing multiple projects related to ERP applications. The Project Manager will be responsible for providing project planning and management across initiatives related to Consumer Products’ Licensing ERP and other boundary applications.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Partner with Product Management team to provide thorough project plans for Agile & Waterfall based projects that encompass application discovery, design, development & deploy timelines

• Manage & enforce agreed upon timelines by keeping the team members focused on the necessary deliverables to ensure that they are delivered on time.

• Leverage project management tools to provide visibility into overall and detailed project status

• Prepare comprehensive progress reports for management team and key business stakeholders that share visibility into project status and risks

• Collaborate closely with Product team members, Business Product Owners, and Management Team to set project goals and deliver features that align with strategic priorities and business specifications

• Facilitate Project Status meetings with Project team to obtain high level and detail status updates

• Manage actions, issues and risks by proactively mitigating any identified risks and assist in clearing blockers for the team

• Document lessons learned, and lead continuous improvement efforts based on best practices and team/stakeholder feedback

• Foster an environment of clear constructive communication and guard the team from external interference

• Project Management Oversight - On-the-spot discretionary decision making related to project tasks, project management direction, timelines and priority

• Project escalations – On-the-spot decisions regarding project risks & issues and required escalation communications

• Estimation – Capable of gathering and providing functional and technical options of varying Level of Efforts (LOE)

• Project costs – Gains advocacy for increases to cost as needed to support changing scope or implementation complexity

• Project technical approach – Makes decisions to ensure technically accurate and appropriate solutions, enlists consensus from Technology VPs and Directors

• Other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves:

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Experience as Project Manager

a. Years of experience (5+); Monday.com experience (Atlassian Suite)

2) Experience Presenting to different levels of the business

a. Years of experience (5+); Knowing your audience.

3) Consumer Products Licensing Experience

a. Years of experience (3+)

?Education / Certifications

1) Undergraduate Degree Required

Requirements:

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Experience as Project Manager

a. Years of experience (5+); Monday.com experience (Atlassian Suite)

2) Experience Presenting to different levels of the business

a. Years of experience (5+); Knowing your audience.

3) Consumer Products Licensing Experience

a. Years of experience (3+)

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously that includes:

a. Simultaneous workstreams and development teams

b. Iterative agile projects with ongoing releases

c. Technical Design

d. User Acceptance Testing

e. Change Management / Training focus

2) Content Management, Production and Financial process acumen

3) Experience in Media & Entertainment Industry

4) ERP applications (Microsoft Business Central)

5) Snowflake Data Warehouse

?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.

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.