Project Manager II

Apex Systems; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase) program

HSA (HDHP)

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex IT projects onsite. You will manage projects through established governance, drive enterprise integration with vendors, and deliver on time and budget while coordinating with end-users and stakeholders.

The role requires strong written/verbal communication, ability to manage multiple artifacts, and experience with SAP, SDLC, and AI-enabled project planning. PMP/CBAP certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large and complex technical projects across all phases.
• Experience creating and maintaining project artifacts (Timeline, Risk Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register).
• Experience with general IT SDLC processes and risk/issue management.
• Ability to gather requirements from business divisions and present executive communications.
• Experience implementing Enterprise Systems Integration including SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage components of highly complex projects and programs using established governance.
• Collaborate with end-users, stakeholders, vendors, and internal IT teams to deliver on time and budget.
• Drive system integration delivery from 3rd party vendors to delivery acceptance and closure.
• Prepare and present executive-level project communications and status updates.
• Create and maintain key project artifacts and manage risks and issues.
• Escalate service delivery issues and coordinate with vendor program leaders.
• Apply AI-enabled capabilities to improve planning, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

IT SDLC

Enterprise Systems Integration

SAP

Vendor management

Executive communications

Risk & issues management

AI-enabled project management

Stakeholder management

Project artifacts management

Education

PMP certification (preferred)

CBAP certification (preferred)

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Austin, TX - Onsite

Position Overview

The Project Manager II is an Information Technology (IT) position that will manage components of highly complex and visible projects and/or program initiatives. This role will follow project management methodologies and governance processes to deliver work products on time and within a set budget. The role will also collaborate with: The end-user and key stakeholders to provide status updates and gather requirements. Vendors on implementation and delivery of contract deliverables. Internal IT teams.

Responsibilities and Required Skills

• Experience with general IT SDLC processes.
• Experience with implementing Enterprise Systems Integration projects.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with mediating business units that may have conflicting requirements.
• Experience driving systems integration delivery projects from 3rd party vendors to delivery acceptance and project closure.
• Experience with preparing and presenting executive level project communications, project tracking, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to create and maintain several project artifacts including Project Timeline, Risk & Issue Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register, etc.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Responsible for project scope delivery adhering to and optimizing schedule, costs, and resources. Projects include TxDOT, partners, and third-party deliverables.
• Acts as the counterpart for vendor's program leader to ensure customer satisfaction and be the escalation point for service delivery activities.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a creative thinker to solve issues.
• Must be a hands-on project manager for multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation to improve project planning, scheduling, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery outcomes. Ability to effectively integrate AI-assisted capabilities into project management practices while ensuring appropriate governance, security, quality, and human oversight.

Minimum Years of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• YearsRequirement7Experience in managing all phases of large and complex technical projects.
• Experience in creating and maintaining various project artifacts including Project Timeline, Risk & Issue Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register, etc.
• Experience with general IT SDLC processes.
• Experience in identifying and managing project risks and issues.
• Skilled in creating and presenting executive level project communications.
• Skilled in gathering requirements from business divisions.
• Skilled in educating business unit staff on standardized processes.
• Possess strong verbal and written skills in communicating with peers and different levels of users including executive staff.
• Skilled in facilitating large group meetings with internal and external resources.
• Skilled in collaborating with the technical and functional teams to develop the Technical Specification and other documents needed in support of the solution.
• Experience in implementing Enterprise Systems Integration.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with one or more State of Texas government agencies.
• CBAP and/or PMP certification is a plus.
• AI and Automation Experience

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 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.