Project Manager
Cedar Rapids - hybrid onsite
6+ month contract
About the Role: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to achieve project goals and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and monitor projects to ensure they meet deadlines, budget, and quality standards.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures.
- Coordinate and communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular status updates and reports.
- Facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, and retrospectives.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation, managing team workload and priorities.
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, promoting continuous improvement and best practices.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and records.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a remote or distributed team environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
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 employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
