Project/Program Manager III - 3032420

Job#: 3032420

Job Description:

Project/Program Manager III

Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

A contract Technical Program Manager (TPM) is sought to support the day-to-day execution and scaling of test lab infrastructure and operations. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for keeping lab environments running smoothly, efficiently, and predictably. You will coordinate across engineering, lab operations, and supply chain teams to manage lab infrastructure, track inventory, drive scheduling, and provide clear reporting. This role is best suited for an organized and detail-oriented individual comfortable managing multiple priorities in a hardware development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of test labs, ensuring equipment availability, readiness, and uptime.
• Track infrastructure needs and support implementation of lab expansions, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Partner with engineering teams to understand testing requirements and ensure lab readiness.
• Maintain accurate tracking of lab equipment, components, and test assets.
• Execute inventory audits, reconciliation, and lifecycle tracking.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and procurement teams to manage equipment availability.
• Manage lab scheduling to ensure efficient use of shared resources and minimize conflicts.
• Track test timelines and dependencies to help teams stay on schedule.
• Act as a central point of contact across engineering, operations, and partner teams.
• Track and report on key operational metrics such as lab utilization, downtime, and inventory status.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, technical program management, or operations is necessary. Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams is required.

Skills: Strong organizational and project tracking skills with high attention to detail are required.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hardware labs, test environments, or infrastructure operations.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking systems and asset management processes.
• Experience with scheduling tools or resource planning systems.
• Ability to analyze data and generate clear, actionable reports.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

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.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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