What you will do:
• Facilitate definition of project scope, goals and deliverables in support of assigned projects in collaboration with Project Sponsors and Steering Committee members.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate resources and submit budget proposals, adhering to strict financial and resource management practices during the life of the project.
• Develop full-scale project plans and resource schedules, and track project timelines/milestones, using appropriate planning tools.
• Develop and deliver status reports and Steering Committee presentations on a timely basis.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project to ensure successful adoption of the business solution.
• Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations in the final Project Close report leveraging successful and unsuccessful project lessons learned.
What you will bring:
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills through specific project team examples.
• Experience working with technical financial solutions and working knowledge of accounting practices through education or hands on experience.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with expert fluency in Microsoft tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competent and proficient understanding of a variety of technology platforms, including ERP's such as SAP and PeopleSoft as well as current Internet technologies.
• Proven strength in the application and interpretation of Project Management methodologies.
• Industry recognized certification in Project Management, with post certification experience.
• Bachelor's degree from recognized post-secondary institution.
• Between 3 to 10 years of business project management experience
Skills / Knowledge:
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, vendors, and other departments.
• Diverse and creative solution orientation focusing on both technical and process solutions for the financial business area.
• Ability to negotiate and defuse tension in a goal oriented, complex, project environment.
• Ability to deal with project issues and risks through the use of proven methods and strong management capability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong multitasking capability.
• Adept at conducting research into business solutions and products.
• Must be able and willing to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven team and people management/mentorship skills within a defined group as well as external relationships.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
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.
