Job Description:
** If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your resume to Maddie Watt at mwatt@apexsystems.com **
Job Title: Project Manager
Industry: Financial Services
Contract term: 12 months – potential to extend or convert
Location: San Antonio, TX – 4 days on site, 1 day remote
Rate: up to $45/hr.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale initiatives within the financial services sector. This role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Own the delivery and quality of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
· Define and maintain program strategies based on risk, size, and complexity.
· Develop and manage project schedules, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
· Track performance across time, scope, cost, quality, and contractual deliverables.
· Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
· Facilitate meetings with executive management and sponsors to define solutions and delivery plans.
· Prepare and present progress reports to senior leadership.
· Collaborate closely with program managers and stakeholders to ensure business excellence.
· Drive adoption and sustainment of change initiatives using change management methodology.
· Identify business opportunities and contribute to client relationship development.
Required Qualifications:
· Strategic Program Management (6+ years): Proven experience defining and executing multi-year business plans and managing large-scale projects.
· Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in facilitating leadership meetings, negotiating tradeoffs, and aligning cross-functional teams.
· Risk & Change Management Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of risk policies, compliance procedures, and change management principles.
Tools/Technologies:
· Microsoft Suite: Used for documentation, reporting, and communication.
· JIRA Work Management (JWM): For tracking requirements, managing backlogs, and aligning Agile teams.
· Clarity: For portfolio and program tracking, resource management, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in financial services
· Strong understanding of BFSI functions and regulatory environments.
· Familiarity with financial services processes and governance standards.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
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 employeeservices@apexsystems.com 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.
