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