Project and Program Management - Project Manager Non Tech 3

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Business Planning Project Manager to support pricing workstreams, launch operations, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring successful monetization strategies for Microsoft.

Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing pricing discussions using established frameworks
• Validate data, verify pricing, and ensure alignment across teams
• Develop deep product understanding by working closely with Business Planners and cross-functional partners
• Synthesize data and insights to support pricing recommendations
• Partner with Business Planners and Operations to support launch execution, especially for launches without dedicated Operations vendor support (approx. 31%)
• Manage operational tasks such as: Control Tower card updates, Change Requests, Pre-production ICM creation and updates, Change Summary validation, Exception process management
• Provide PM support for Engineering (meter minting/reporting) and Business Planners (OBI recommendations, systems issue tracking)
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings, leadership reviews, and team syncs
• Attend launch-related meetings on behalf of Business Planners, relay updates, and advocate for resource prioritization
• Ensure clear communication across Engineering, PMM, Finance, and Operations
• Support strategic initiatives, best-practice sharing, and process improvements
• Assist with onboarding new Business Planners by connecting them to key resources and stakeholders
• Contribute to team-wide operational excellence efforts
• Maintain and update the Project Tracker for initiatives not yet in Control Tower
• Flag topics ready for review and coordinate scheduling for VP-level standing reviews
• Partner with Business Planners to ensure visibility and alignment across all tracked work

Requirements:

• 4–8 years of project management experience
• PMI certification required
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office
• 4–6 years of experience in data analysis and synthesis
• 4–6 years of cross‑functional collaboration experience
• 4+ years supporting product launches and using project management tools
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with external vendors
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Master's degree in a related field
• Background in the software or technology industry
• Experience in large, matrixed enterprise environments
• Ability to anticipate risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues proactively
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments and driving clarity