Product Manager - #252035

Job#: 2073122

Job Description

Position Description:

• Lead integration across a cross-functional team with multiple stakeholders (including multiple IT projects, Business Product Development projects and Enterprise Architecture) to deliver on-spec and on-time initiatives.
• Coordinate backlog prioritization in Jira and PI Planning across 5 cross functional teams with integrating priorities.
• Project planning, forecast monitoring, and team utilization from project kickoff through to delivery across multiple teams.
• Provide solutions for forecasting, prioritization, and team capacity challenges to ensure client milestones and deadlines are met.
• Design, update, and communicate detailed status reports for the agencies and the clients and manage the release plans.
• Assess epics and support dependency mapping and planning delivery timelines for priority work.
• Utilize methods including Scrum, Lean, and Kanban to optimize workflow for standard and customized approaches to development.
• Serve as the initial escalation point for web-related questions or issues from the client, guide the teams in addressing the issues, and escalate appropriately as required.
  
  

Skills Required

• Experience working in a quick-paced, exploratory environment
• Experience with Jira & Confluence Design Thinking
• Experience Process Flow Mapping, use of Miro for roadmap planning
  
  

Skills Preferred

Experience implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools/Solutions

Experience Required

5+ years of progressive responsibilities in IT, with 5-3 years of experience solving business problems through delivering IT solutions in design, engineering, and manufacturing domains.

Education Required

Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science)

Additional Information

Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite

EEO Employer

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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or 844-463-6178.

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

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

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