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Program Manager - III

Apex Systems
Richardson, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Job#: 3016297

Job Description:

Targeted Years of Experience: 7 years

Richardson, TX

Hybrid Work Schedule: Tues-Fri (8-5pm)

  • Strong background leading projects related to network turn downs, provisioning, grooming, activations/ implementations, and maintenance
  • Knowledgeable in related network technologies/ equipment (Layer 1):

SONET (OC3, OC12, OC48, OC192)

TDM- Copper (DS0, DS1, DS3, SW voice trunks, PRI)

Ciena (4200, 6500, etc.), Fujitsu/ Flashwave SONET, Nortel MUX, Optera, and DXCs (Tellabs, Alcatel, Titans)

Prior system experience (BGW, TCOMS, Maintenance Tracker, etc.)

  • Well versed on central office environments
  • Strong experience with circuit order activation, scheduling, and coordination
  • Vendor management experience and executive reporting

Pluses:

Cisco/ Juniper Routers

GIG- E, 10G, 100G, 400K, PIP

Day to day:

Looking for a Network Grooming Program Manager in the Richardson, TX area. You will primarily be providing oversight for the client’s large, decommissioning project to migrate traffic and remove all equipment/ services from a central office location. You will be partnering with executive leadership and your project team of engineers to prep, test, and perform maintenance on the broad range of network technologies that are current running in this location. By the end of 2026, or sooner, all routing must be diverted from the entire site. You will play a heavy hand in coordination and scheduling efforts for the team and ensure leadership is aware of any bottlenecks, delays, etc. You will provide read outs and status updates for leadership real time and on a weekly/ monthly basis, and ensure the project engineering team makes any adjustments needed based on demand. Additional tasks will include team member oversight/ management, coordinating with onsite contacts and creating/ managing project related to timelines, resourcing, process, access, etc.

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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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.

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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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