Project/Program Manager III

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Job#: 3024236

Job Description:

Program/Project Manager - Hardware Labs, Security & Virtual Experience

Contract: 6 Months

Location: On-site, Seattle, WA (SEA75/SEA78)

Project Manager, specifically tasked with leading the lab buildout next door for Leo. Needs someone with PM background (ideally business school) and can take the reigns on pulling in delivery dates with suppliers, locking in buildout plans/budgets with GREF post-occupancy-project team, identifying sources of delay/bottlenecks and squashing them. OK for it to be a non-technical person, they just need to be very good at herding cats and have an understanding of how to identify project dependencies in a large-scale, multi-million dollar lab buildout.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead the end-to-end build-out of a 7,000 sq. ft. reliability testing lab in our SEA75 facility. This lab is purpose-built to subject hardware to the world's most demanding environmental conditions in pursuit of building the world's most trusted hardware. The greenlit project is underway, and we need a driven, detail-oriented PM to bring it across the finish line on time.

This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role requiring daily coordination across Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF), engineering development teams, and external equipment vendors. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and has a proven track record of delivering technical facility projects on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the full project lifecycle for a 7,000 sq. ft. lab build-out, from construction coordination through equipment commissioning.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule; proactively identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and critical path risks before they impact delivery.
• Serve as the primary coordination point between GREF/facilities teams, engineering development stakeholders, and equipment vendors - ensuring alignment, clear communication, and timely decision-making.
• Track and communicate project status, milestones, and risks to leadership through regular written updates and status reports.
• Assign responsibilities, manage action items, and hold stakeholders accountable to commitments across parallel workstreams.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery timelines for capital equipment to align with construction phases.
• Facilitate resolution of scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and scope changes with a bias toward on-time delivery.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 7 years of project management experience, with demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time.
• Experience managing facilities, lab, or technical construction projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting status to senior leadership.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lab facility development, commissioning, or build-out projects.
• Familiarity with MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction coordination.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience working with real estate/facilities teams (e.g., GREF or equivalent corporate facilities organizations) and external vendors.
• Background in hardware development, test engineering, or R&D environments.
  
  

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 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.