Information Technology Project Manager

Apex is currently searching for an IT Project Manager in Tulsa, OK for a hybrid role. Please apply if you are interested!

Length : 12 Month W2 Open-Ended Contract

Rate : $55-60 an hour W2

Hours : M-F 8-5

Location : Tulsa, OK. 4 days onsite, 1 remote.

Top preferences; Previous IT Applications PM experience, banking / financial experience, and 5 years of management experience.

About the Role

In this exciting and collaborative role, you will lead and manage many large, impactful and complex projects in the business or technology roadmap from start to finish to deliver high value solutions for the enterprise. You will build strong relationships with IT and business partners to understand their needs and lead a team to deliver innovative technology solutions.

You will lead engagement for the project(s) you are assigned. You will coach, mentor, and lead team members throughout the program and project lifecycle. You will present technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.

Technology investment is one of our corporate goals, and our framework has five key areas to help support our strong IT organization : (1) Strategy, (2) Project Execution, (3) Non-Stop Operations / Fiscal Discipline, (4)Process Improvement / Governance and (5) Talent.

What You Can Expect

You will review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and the necessary resources for each phase of the project. Establishing a work plan and staffing is critical to your success. You will arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel and formulate and define the technical scope and objectives in conjunction with project staff to outline the work plan.

You will identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items for simple project plans having multiple inter-dependencies such as departments, vendors and processes. You will negotiate with the project sponsor(senior management LOB) to ensure desired timelines and budget expectations are met. You’ll be the liaison to both internal technology staff and vendors to ensure they understand the business requirements.

Team Culture

We “Enable Business Success and Create Raving Fans”, internally and externally. We participate in group learning and idea sharing, and we practice candid communication through our open-door policy. Problems are brought to the surface, and so are solutions; we’re receptive to feedback and constructive criticism. We believe in personal and shared accountability. Project Management is “One Team”.

We’ve created a fun, safe space for our team to brainstorm, ask questions, and find solutions. Everyone is encouraged to share their ideas for positive change, no matter what role or level. There is genuine care and concern for a job well done. If we can help each other achieve more, then it helps us all. Recognition, integrity, and the desire to help others are our winning combination. Empowering each other and mentoring are a common practice.

How You'll Spend Your Time

You will work with IT partners and leaders across the company.

You will manage the weekly / monthly reporting process and helps prepare information deliverables for the Project Management Office regarding progress toward project milestones.

You will create, accept and assesses status reports, change requests, schedule modifications or plans as required including quality assurance test plans and quality assurance testing, and requirements documentation to ensure project progression.

You will manage / participate in ongoing integration efforts.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT : You effectively prioritize tasks. Experience in project / change management is essential.

LEADERSHIP : You set specific, realistic, and measurable goals with dates for accomplishment. You clarify expectations, seek and provide feedback, and prepare personal development plans.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS : You know the specifics of gathering requirements, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and deployment management.

TECH SAVVY : Your curiosity will drive you to think deeply, rationally, and creatively.

RESULTS ORIENTED : You are decisive, organized, and take initiative as you focus on the desired deliverables, while meeting and exceeding your goals.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDER : You relate to any audience and build trust by leveraging strong interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity.

COMMUNICATION : You express ideas clearly and concisely.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field of study with an IT focus and 11-15 years of directly related experience in Information Technology program or project management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in financial services industry is preferred.

Preference : PMP (Project Management Professional).

Salary : $55 - $60