Lead IT Project Manager - CST or EST only - FULLY REMOTE

Job#: 3037112

Role Overview

Apex Systems is hiring a Lead IT Project Manager for a large Healthcare client. This is a fully remote position based in the United States. EST hours are preferred, but CST is acceptable.

YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

This is a 6-month contract with the possibility to extend or convert.

The Lead IT Project Manager is responsible for driving the delivery of an enterprise AI Intelligence Layer supporting Data Protection and Security GRC use cases. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and analytics—translating data protection and AI strategy into clear priorities, actionable plans, and measurable outcomes. The role requires strong program leadership, analytical depth, and hands-on engagement in requirements definition and solution shaping, ensuring that efforts are aligned to strategy, delivered on time, and meet governance, risk, and compliance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional alignment across business, security, engineering, GRC, and vendor teams to enable execution.
• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of AI Intelligence Layer initiatives supporting DSPM and data protection objectives.
• Translate strategic data protection and AI objectives into clear roadmaps, priorities, and delivery plans.
• Partner with vendors throughout the lifecycle to manage deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Produce and maintain key program artifacts, including roadmaps, requirements, dependencies, risks, and status reporting.
• Support requirements gathering and refinement, including defining business needs, mapping use cases, and validating outcomes.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise governance, risk, and compliance standards, including AI trust, auditability, and control requirements.
• Provide ongoing program oversight, identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies, and driving issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Project/Program Management supporting enterprise technology, security, or GRC initiatives.
• Required exposure to AI, machine learning, or LLM-enabled solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and technology teams is also required.

Technical Skills

• Project management skills with ability to drive execution, alignment, and delivery.
• Business analyst mindset with the ability to gather, structure, and translate requirements into actionable plans.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Root Cause Analysis, Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, and Vendor Relationship Management is desired.
• Knowledge of Agile Software Development, Scrum, and the Software Development Life Cycle is also sought.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience supporting data protection or security platforms (DSPM, asset management, exposure management, etc.).
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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.

Note: Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. By applying, you agree to receive communications from Everforth Apex and its affiliates.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program, HSA, SupportLinc EAP, and a corporate discount savings program. We also provide professional development resources, including on-demand training, certification prep, and access to a library of technical and leadership courses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.