Project Manager III

Job#: 2069786

Job Description:

Our Financial Services client located in Newport Beach, CA is looking for hire four Senior Project Managers to support enterprise wide technical projects. Our client would be looking for these individuals to come onsite to Newport Beach 2x a week. If you have around 7 years of Technical Project Management/Consultant experience and are skilled in Agile Methodologies and want to join a large Matrixed environment, we would love to hear from you.

Project Manager III (1 Year Contract)

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid schedule: 2 days a week)

Rate: $70-$80hr/W2

Job Description

As a Sr. Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology, data, strategy, and process-related projects. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Technical Skills:

• Must Have: Ability to identify technical activities, ask critical questions, coach others, and drive change. Proficiency in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management tools (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, SmartSheet). Experience with visualization/analytics tools like PowerBI.
• Nice to Have: Background in strategic management or consulting, MBA, PMP, Agile certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Drive complex, cross-functional projects.
• Maintain project schedules and documents.
• Lead and influence stakeholders and project teams.
• Establish and maintain scope, plans, and resources.
• Create and maintain project artifacts (CBAs, Charters, RAID logs, status reports).
• Manage project budgets and track expenses.
• Serve as a liaison between Technology, Corporate, and Divisional teams.
• Support organizational communications and change management.

Experience Required:

• 7-10 years in program/project management (Waterfall & Agile).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management and MS productivity tools.
• Knowledge of IT topics and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelors degree in information systems or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic management or consulting background.
• MBA, PMP, Agile certifications.
• Experience in insurance or financial services industry.

If you meet all the qualifications and are interested in applying, please email Madeleine McDonald, , a copy of your resume and availability to connect and she will reach out directly

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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.