Job Description:
Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Position: Flex Project Manager
Location: Miramar, FL
Duration: 6 month contract with potential extension
Position Overview:
Candidate will report directly to the Program Manager of the Project Pre-Planning Team Lead however will be in a flex role were he or she will primarily deliver on Planning activities however may be asked to manage a Dry Dock as well.
The primary responsibility of the team is to execute planning of large-scale IT operational fleet projects (shipboard) from inception through hand over to Deployment Team who will execute the deployment. They will be required to coordinate cross-team efforts, manage business and IT expectations, scope definition, scope management and documentation budget validation and procurement, design conversations and sign-off. Communicate with senior management in the discussion and formal presentation format. The ability to define and drive project schedules, manage vendors, align the project goals with IT strategic technology and process goals. If asked to support Deployment, PM will be responsible for the planning and delivery of all IT scope for a respective Dry Dock.
An understanding of project methodology in a waterfall environment. A good understanding of Enterprise Technologies and their application, very good communication skills including but not limited to business presentations, issue resolution and communicating the same message to large teams. Candidate should have a go getter attitude and be willing to learn a complex scope package. Candidate should also have experience in procurement, and lead by example within the IT Culture based environment. Ability to travel (10%-25%)
Required Skills:
Project Management 3-5
PMP preferred but not required
Previous shipboard experience a plus
Large complex project experience
Project Management Methodologies
MS Projects or similar tools
Problem solving
Issue Resolution
Understanding of Enterprise Technologies and their application
Good communication skills including but not limited to business presentations, and communicating to a large audience.
HR skills include Team building, performance evaluations, coaching, performance & problem solving.
Lead by example within the IT Culture based environment.
Candiate will potentially have the opportunity to support Dry Docks in a fill in basis should deployment project managers during longer Modernization type projects.
*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*
· Health
· Dental
· Vision
· Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
· Hospitalization Coverage
· Direct Deposit
· Weekly Pay Periods
· Training and Development Programs
· 401k
· Referral Program