Apex Systems has an immediate opportunity for a Technical Project Manager in Bethesda, MD. This is a long-term contract-to-hire position supporting the federal government, and compensation ranges depending on experience and certifications. If you are interested, or if you would like more information, please contact Amanda McIlvain at [Click Here to Email Your Resume] Responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager: * Collaborates with the customer to define and document IT project scope, priority, budgets and schedules. * Validates requirements and work products and serve as point of contact for customer management and technical personnel, ensuring communication and understanding of objectives, scope, assignments, dependencies, and timelines. * Performs ongoing reviews of project work products and timely communication on project status, issues, risks and achievements; represent projects during internal and customer-facing reviews and governance gates. * Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation using Microsoft Project, MS SharePoint, and MS Office, Remedyforce, and other standard technical management tools. Required Experience of the Technical Project Manager: * Effective and solid communication skills, verbal and written * Proven experience with Project management methodology * Demonstrated success managing scope, risk, and schedule in a dynamic environment * Proven working experience in project management in the information technology sector * Project planning/management experience * Strong organizational skills * Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills * Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients * Strong communication skills * Good leadership and negotiation skills to manage project and develop new business * Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly * Ability to work in a team environment * Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks * Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities * Ability to deal with ambiguity and change Education Requirements: * Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience * PMP certification desired 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 844-463-6178