Project Manager - Non-IT 4

Job#: 2029153

Job Description:

Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to make it the 2nd largest IT staffing agency in the country.
Apex has an opportunity for aProject Manager (Non-IT)role. This is a 6 month contract position and the pay rate is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details:
For applicants who are interested in the Project Manager (Non-IT) Opportunity; please send a Word resume to John Lobdell, Account Manager, at
Position: Project Manager (Non-IT)
Location: Boston, MA (On-site)
Rate: Negotiable
Duration: 6 months
Position Overview:
Job Description:
This Lead Project Manager will be focused on defining tools and processes to support overall organizational excellence in program/project management and process definition. Projects typically will last less than 12 months and under $1M.
Description:

• Full end-to-end control of activities, bringing alignment among different teams

• Manage and coordinate cross functional activities for the entire project;
• Keep change control of project spreadsheet, aligning on important dates and gates
• Keep close relationship with international teams, external partners, and senior leaders to guarantee timely accomplishment of activities;
• Work with project sponsors, and internal teams to define business requirements, and project scope.
• Manage change control against scope and its impacts to time, cost, and quality.
• Define project schedule, manages task assignments, tracks work against schedule
• Facilitate level of effort estimating and develops asset acquisition requirements; tracks and reports on actuals against forecast.
• Provide guidance and direction on project methodology and best practices using Converse standard project methodology; Defines and manages project success/delivery criteria and monitors and reports on the realization of project success against criteria set.
• Define risk management plan, analyzes risk for criticality, probability, and impact; Develops risk mitigation strategies, assigns owner and actions

Qualifications:

• 8 years of project management experience across complex project
• Highly proficient with project management methodologies
• XP w/ Smartsheets
• Experience in apparel, footwear and/or textile development industries
• Experience communicating and working with senior leaders

EEO Employer
Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, 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 or .

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 or .

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.