Remote IT Project Manager, Senior

Job Description:

Job#: 3032437

IT Project Manager

• MAX PAY RATE: $60/hr
• REMOTE: 100%
• WORK WEEK: M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (flexible)

Job Description Summary:

40 Hour Work Week - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (flexible)

Global Technology Services' (GTS) Office of the Chief Operating Office provides project and program management, delivery assurance and consulting, health checks and related guidance for key programs and projects. The Senior Project Manager completes work with minimal guidance and direction, and typical project management assignments have a medium to high level of complexity which may involve unstructured and ambiguous situations.

What You Will Do:

• Managing projects, which involves resource demand management, determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports.
• Working with team members to resolve issues.
• Coordinating activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.
• Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Must demonstrate skills in negotiation and facilitation techniques.
• Mentoring team members.
• Supporting Project Management methodologies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced experience using Structured Project Portfolio Tools.
• Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure and its impact on business services.
• General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.

Preferred:

• PRINCE2, PMI (PMP), Agile project management certification.

Working Conditions:

• May require travel.
• May require flexible hours to accommodate global project teams.

EEO Employer

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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. 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.