Project/Program Manager

About the role

The position requires an individual to plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation. This role is responsible for developing project plans and delivering solutions on schedule and within budget. These projects support service innovations and organizational and process changes or enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation.
• Define, develop, and execute project plans, including scope, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Work with business groups to determine and understand business requirements.
• Manage projects through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases.
• Direct and lead project teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, including the risk and impact of changes to project plans.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve concerns that may impede or impact project initiatives.
• Provide project status reports to management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project management and related issues.
• Manage relationships with vendors and participate in contract negotiations.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience is required.
• Experience: Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple, large, complex projects is required. This includes expertise in developing and managing relationships across business units and experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring others.
• Skills: Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis is necessary. Proficiency with PC and related software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications, is expected. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: An Advanced Degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field. Knowledge of financial institution operations. PMP Certification or commensurate experience managing corporate-wide projects.

Benefits

Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-office work.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis is necessary. Proficiency with PC and related software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management applications, is expected. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are also required.

Benefits

Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-office work.

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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.