Project Manager

Mid-Level Project Manager

Location: Onsite in Nashville TN (Flexible Hybrid Schedule, 3 days onsite)

Contract to Full Time Perm Hire: 6-12 months on contract and then full time conversion

Pay on contract: $40.00 - $48.00 / hourly (based on experience)

Salary Conversion: $85,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)

Overview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Mid-Level Project Manager to support the CTO of a recently acquired healthcare subsidiary. This PM will be a boots on the ground, scum master within the Data Team, to manage:

• existing projects
• new intake requests
• help establish priorities across "owners" & stakeholders
• manage change management of in progress work
• provide weekly detailed project statuses and
• backlog estimations

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Oversee and track progress of existing projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery.
• Intake Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for new project requests, facilitating prioritization and resource allocation.
• Status Reporting: Prepare and deliver weekly detailed project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Backlog Estimation: Collaborate with technical teams to estimate effort and timelines for backlog items, supporting planning and execution.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project workflows and implement best practices.

Qualifications:

• 35 years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare or technology environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with CTOs or senior technology leaders.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

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.

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.