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Sr. Project Manager

Apex Systems
South Plainfield, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2026
Job#: 3026101

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to support a GIS upgrade initiative. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering project activities in alignment with clients’ PMO standards. Must be willing to go onsite in South Plainfield, NJ for 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders which includes IT (OT, Testing, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, etc), Line of Business (Electric Operations, Asset Management, Projects & Constructions), and external partners
  • Manage the end-to-end delivery of project scope ensuring scope, schedule, cost, documentation and quality objectives are met.
  • Coordinate and govern activities performed by the system integrator, including task planning, deliverable reviews, issue resolution, and change control.
  • Ensure project execution follows clients EPMO methodologies standards, templates, and reporting requirements.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive communications.
  • Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and integration impacts.
  • Partner with SMEs to validate modeling approaches, data standards, and implementation readiness.
  • Identify project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resource availability, and cutover activities.
  • Manage project communications and ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
  • Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accruals

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Business Administration or another related field required with 10 years of project management experience
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts)
  • PMP certification required
  • Experience leading diverse teams of technical disciplines and support
  • Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across a diverse stakeholder group
  • Ability to perform stakeholder management
  • Risk and issue management
  • Technical project coordination
  • Vendor management skills
  • Quality assurance and governance
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced and complex environment
  • Strong skills using Microsoft product tools and PPM tools
  • Excellent customer-facing skills
  • Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
  • Utility background (electric, gas or combined) is highly preferred

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 [email protected] 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 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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