Project Manager
Saint Paul
Hybrid
Sample Tasks
- Define program objectives
- Develop and maintain a roadmap
- Manage scope, budget, and schedule
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Engage with stakeholders
- Create and execute communication plans
- Align teams and resources
- Support change management initiatives
- Define, track and report on metrics including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results.
- Conduct portfolio reviews
- Develop and implement playbooks
- Provide knowledge transfer
- Organize daily activities to align with organizational goals
- Devise new programs to support organizational objectives
- Establish sustainable goals for the organization
- Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets and plans
- Evaluate and assess program strengths and weaknesses
- Monitor projects and oversee project managers to ensure goals are met
- Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals
Desired Skills
- High-level management and leadership skills
- Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Risk management expertise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Cost-control and budgeting skills
- Teamwork and motivational skills
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional, and/or highly visible initiatives
- Leadership to influence, resolve conflict, and align teams to strategic objectives
- Project/program execution, including delivering the framework, managing the budget and resources, and mitigating risk
- Executive-level communication, engaging stakeholders, and reporting
- Portfolio management for decision-making and ongoing monitoring
- Experience with Agile methodology
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, maintaining transparency, and ensuring accountability
- Experience in coordinating programs, projects, and products across multiple government agencies to achieve common goals
- Understanding of State government processes
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.
