Job#: 3038088

Job Description:

Location: San Diego, California (On-site)

A position is available for a senior, customer-facing Program/Project Manager. This role provides an opportunity to join a team delivering enterprise IT solutions across multiple departments and business groups. The selected candidate will support a Program Management Office and be assigned multiple projects from a local government technology office.

• Develop and review project requirements to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Oversee Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes, including design, development, testing, and release management.
• Drive project execution using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to implement modern, scalable solutions.
• Prepare proposals and statements of work, and develop project estimates, work plans, and implementation strategies.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, including critical paths, task dependencies, and major milestones.
• Manage project resources and budgets in alignment with approved plans.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and provide performance feedback and mentoring.
• Manage delivery within a matrixed organization and oversee multiple third-party vendors.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in a field such as computer science, project management, or a related discipline is required. An active PMP certification is also required.

Experience: Candidates must have 5-10 years of experience leading and managing IT projects or programs. This includes experience with Waterfall, Agile, or Scrum methodologies, backlog and workflow management tools, and supporting State & Local Government clients. Experience leading hybrid or on-site delivery teams with stakeholder engagement requirements is necessary.

Skills: The role requires the ability to identify critical tasks and drive projects without impacting budget or schedule. Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are necessary. Foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, business principles, and production processes is required. Candidates must have working knowledge of tools such as the Microsoft Suite, including MS Project, and ServiceNow.

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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