Job Description:
Description:
Title: Assistant Vice President
Manages projects within LOB products, processes, or functions, with potential cross-functional or inter-departmental implications. Acts as a secondary contact for senior department managers on critical change initiatives and assists staff. Partners with the business to develop and implement transition plans and success measures for sustaining change. Responsible for analyzing current states, proposing future-state alternatives, and overseeing implementation. Plans, organizes, monitors and controls projects using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure efficient and effective project completion. Develop and socialize potential risk mitigation strategies. Communicates effectively with managers, peers, and partners regarding deliverables, timelines, and needed support. Responsible for Clarity and PCM updates and project documents. Strong project management skills, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines. Typically, 3+ years of project management support experience.
Responsibilities
• Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation
• Defines, develops, and executes project plans, including scope definition, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules
• Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements
• Manages projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases
• Develops clear and concise "big picture" of projects within OMBP organizational goals
• Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and training
• Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans
• Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables
• Maintains/archives project documentation
• Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations
• Sets, manages, and communicates client expectations for the project
• Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards
• Identifies, escalates, and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules
• Monitors and controls risks to ensure timelines are met and project goals are attained
• Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues
• Provides project status reports to management
• Manages, executes, and communicates project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, new information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
• Interacts effectively with managers and division/department management concerning projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Experience leading and/or managing small projects or portions of larger projects
• Experience participating in, and/or managing, cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
• Solid knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis
• Experience working with all levels of staff, management, and vendors
• Proficiency with PCs and related software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications)
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in presenting findings and conclusions clearly and concisely to stakeholders and management
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of OMBP’s operations
• Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or IT related field
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM
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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.