Lead Consultant (Technical Program Manager)

Lead Consultant (Technical Program Manager)

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.

At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. That is why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team. Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apex is seeking a dynamic Lead Consultant with strong consultative skills to act as a Technical Program Manager Internal Practice Consultant within our Consulting Practice as part of our Apex Systems Solutions Delivery Organization. This role is best suited for someone with a deep understanding of AWS Cloud Migrations, enterprise operating models, various project management frameworks and best practices, and risk management frameworks to support all elements of the migrations and implementations, including tools, processes and people perspectives. An ideal candidate shows a passion for mentoring, communicates clearly, and leverages tact in dealing with all levels of personnel while creating a compelling vision of the end game. This role will lead engagements, influence people, leaders and management that directly interface with and oversee migrations and implementations. The Lead Consultant will also provide subject matter expertise and will help to mentor Apex Systems' internal Consultants in their career growth and development. This role will be responsible for meeting client deliverables and internal consulting practice contributions and leadership. This role may require some travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish strong relationships with clients, industry professionals, and technical communities. Represent Apex Systems as leaders at industry and professional events, while developing and maintaining a robust internal and external customer relationship.
• Exhibit technical knowledge, skills, and effective professional consulting abilities. Foster trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.
• Evaluate the culture and structure of the organization, collaborate with client staff to establish a long-term vision and guiding principles, identify obstacles and impacts of initiatives, and create strategies that ensure successful implementation.
• Develop an engagement roadmap and related reporting for client delivery. Oversee and ensure all deliverables are met in alignment with the Statement of Work with a focus on exceptional delivery.
• Lead AWS cloud migration initiatives with a strong emphasis on risk identification and mitigation, maintaining comprehensive RAID and Risk Logs to proactively managed dependencies, issues and escalation paths; ensure risk-averse decision-making throughout program lifecycle.
• Oversee delivery planning, handle project risks, prepare documentation, and assist in team development by supporting their commitments, eliminating obstacles, and utilizing organizational resources to enhance project work capacity.
• Develop project plans, manage resources effectively, and adhere to budgetary requirements. Define and implement an intake process to ensure efficient handling of project requests and prioritization.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, prioritize and manage the sequence of work, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs, while overseeing dependencies among various teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
• Lead and mentor other team members and direct reports. Oversee team day-to-day work priorities, ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement and team success.
• Prioritize and manage the sequence of work, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs, while overseeing dependencies among various development teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
• Develop and track metrics to evaluate the performance of the project, including OKRs, KPIs and project success metrics. Create workflows, dashboards, and reports to provide the team with meaningful operational and performance metrics. Create and present bi-weekly and quarterly project status reports for clients.
• Support ad-hoc reporting, including KPIs / team-level metrics, etc. and materials for managers as needed.
• Work with Executives and Leadership to evaluate and recommend adjustments to annual funding practices and intake processes.
• Help implement new ways of thinking and best practices and working while creating a culture focused on value delivery and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate professional level consulting skills, leadership skills, and executive-level communication/presentation skills. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value. Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a consultative, solution-focused mindset.
• Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities. Participate in sales pursuits by providing strategic guidance, estimates, scoping and other pre-sales activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of relevant experience as a Technical Project and Program Manager in a large organization (including all project methodologies).
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field (applicable education and experience may be substituted) Master's Degree a plus.
• Thorough understanding of Agile Methodologies, Agile and/or Project Management certifications are preferred. AWS certifications preferred.
• Knowledgeable with cloud concepts and AWS infrastructure. Hands-on experience with multiple on[1]prem to AWS Migrations. Experience driving at least one AWS project implementation end to end.
• Highly experienced with communications and stakeholder engagement activities, such as developing communications plans, talking points, and/or presentation materials.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with development teams, and being the liaison with customers to understand and translate requirements.
• Expertise in PowerPoint, to develop high-profile executive presentations, as well as developing metrics from Agile tracking tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Experience with Migration Hub Journey preferred.
• Must possess excellent creative, conceptual, storytelling, and analytic thinking abilities, demonstrate strong writing, communication, and presentation skills, and have proven experience in creating dashboards and heat maps at various organizational levels.
• Experience supervising and leading teams. Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in team setting and independently.
• Exceptional leadership, time management and organizational skills.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events
• Discount Programs

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 employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.