Job#: 3037998

Job Description:

Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite/Hybrid)

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Extension Potential)

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join the PMO organization, responsible for leading and delivering complex technology initiatives across the enterprise. This role will drive end-to-end project lifecycle execution, ensuring alignment between business objectives and strategic IT solutions.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to influence stakeholders while managing multiple concurrent projects.

• Lead the full project lifecycle across multiple IT initiatives, from project definition through implementation and delivery
• Drive execution of enterprise technology strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and PMO standards
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver scalable solutions
• Coordinate resources, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes
• Conduct system audits and performance evaluations to validate the effectiveness and quality of implemented solutions
• Direct technology research efforts, evaluating trends and recommending innovative solutions to support evolving business needs
• Establish and enforce IT governance, policies, and procedures to maintain operational efficiency and compliance
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity controls to protect enterprise assets
• Manage financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring projects remain within scope and cost targets
• Maintain adherence to PMO standards, quality benchmarks, and organizational best practices
• Continuously stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, applying insights to improve delivery and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in IT project or program management within enterprise environments
• Proven experience managing multiple complex, cross-functional technology projects simultaneously
• Hands-on experience within the IT industry, including exposure to development teams and customer-facing environments
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and IT controls
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working within a Portfolio Management Office (PMO) or structured governance environment
• Background supporting enterprise-level digital transformation or IT modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with financial planning and budget management within IT organizations

• Strong ability to translate strategic vision into actionable delivery plans
• Proven track record of driving on-time, on-budget project execution
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, including leadership
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: 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.

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

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