at Apex Systems in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job#: 2027626
Job Description:
The banksCybersecurity Office (CSO) provides world-class high performing portfolio, program and project management capabilities across the Information Security (Infosec) group.
WHAT YOULL GET TO DO: Project Overview / Contractors Role
* We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be assigned to one or more oflarge book of cybersecurity projects that require project management best-practices and rigor to execute and successfully deliver on time and on budget.
* Drive hard-working global teams consisting of employees and onshore/offshore consultants from multiple vendors.
* Manage projects with teams that consist of technology engineers, solution architects, business analysts, scrum masters, and application owners.
* Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals.
* Responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Infosec projects.
* Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact Infosec projects.
* Change agent for project management best-practices.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* The opportunity to be part of building a growing practice area within the bank
* The support of a well-established IT delivery team
* The opportunity to build and be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their stakeholders
* A contract-to-hire position
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 3 (Senior)
WHAT WE EXPECT YOUVE ALREADY DONE: Qualifications (must haves)
* 8+ years of project/program management
> Managed projects in the Financial Services industry
* Schedule management
* Risk and issue management
* Budget and financial management
* Coordination and communication across teams
* Managed large projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies
* Managed large projects using Azure Boards
* Earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in a business or technology field of study
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:
* Versatile associates who thrive on variety and challenge with a Can Do attitude
* Proven leaders with strong growth and delivery track records and mindsets.
* Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture.
* Engaging technologists who make a positive impact.
* Candidate must be the quintessential team player and a highly skilled communicator.
* Ability to work from home and Chicago office 3xs per week
Some Alternate Expectations (Nice to Haves)
* Past Successful PM Experience at a bank
* Knowledge of the banksParagon Project Execution Framework
