Job#: 3014540

Job Description:

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex software migration initiatives and IT projects. This role requires a proven track record of managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery on scope, cost, schedule, and quality. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership with deep technical project management expertise to drive organizational change and modernization.

• Project Leadership: Manage the entire project lifecycle from definition through implementation, with accountability for scope, budget, timeline, and quality.
• Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, establish milestones, and drive progress to completion.
• Stakeholder Communication: Create and maintain effective communication plans with project teams, executives, and key stakeholders.
• Team Direction: Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to project resources, ensuring alignment and productivity.
• Change Management: Oversee and enforce effective change management practices throughout migration projects.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and deliver project documentation, status reports, and budget updates to leadership.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, analyze, and resolve project risks and issues proactively.

• Project Management Expertise: Strong background in IT project management, with emphasis on software migration projects.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, Excel, and Word.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Demonstrated judgment, decision-making, and analytical skills to resolve complex project challenges.
• Change Management: Experience driving organizational change and adoption during IT transformations.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g., PMI, Agile, or hybrid approaches).

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of IT project management experience, including software migration or system implementation projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

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.