Job#: 3019567
Job Description:
Apex Systems is looking for a Project Manager support our client's internal IT operations!
Minimum Qualifications
- be local to the DC Metro area as this role will require hybrid on-site in McLean, VA (4 days/week to start)
- client requirements will require candidates to be able to work without visa sponsorship
- 3–5+ years of experience in scheduling or project controls on large-scale technology, ERP, or transformation programs.
- Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Project and JIRA.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, WBS structure, critical path method (CPM), and dependency logic.
- Ability to review technical plans, translate them into schedule components, and validate accuracy with SMEs.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations (e.g., Infor, SAP, Oracle, Workday, IFS) under a hybrid waterfall and agile SDLC methodology.
- Ability to work independently and support multiple concurrent workstreams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in federal contracting or professional services environments.
- Experience supporting Program Managers, Engineers, Developers, Testers, and PMOs.
- PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent project management certification a plus.
- Graphic designing experience is a plus
Role Overview
The Project Manager will lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex transformation initiatives within the Keystone program. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple workstreams, technical teams, and executive stakeholders. The candidate will ensure schedule integrity, track progress, monitor variances, and support reporting for leadership and governance bodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Drive execution of project deliverables across multiple workstreams (e.g., CLM, S2P, Finance).
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
- Facilitate status meetings, prepare executive-level reporting, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Deployment SMEs, Business Process Leads, and Change Management teams to align system configurations and process decisions.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate integration activities across platforms (Infor, Icertis, Costpoint).
- Support organizational change management and end-user adoption through training and communications.
- Ensure quality assurance and adherence to governance frameworks. Identify and escalate critical issues promptly to leadership for resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices.
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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
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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