Principal Project/Program Manager

Job#: 3047022

Job Description:

Principal Project/Program Manager

Location: Durham, North Carolina (Partial Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Project/Program Manager to plan, develop, implement, and manage multiple or large, complex programs at an enterprise level. This role involves coordinating interdepartmental functions to minimize delays and working with team members to review deliverables and meet deadlines. The position requires a strategic approach to program development, execution, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage multiple or large complex programs on an enterprise level.
• Develop program strategy, supporting business cases, and high-level plans to guide detailed planning.
• Lead the program management team in establishing direction, identifying interdependencies, and communicating requirements.
• Direct and coordinate activities concerned with the implementation and execution of program objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for programs, including process, outcomes, and financial measures.
• Monitor all program project executions, progress to plan, and production of major deliverables.
• Direct the development and maintenance of plans to identify, quantify, and mitigate risks.
• Develop and manage budgets to control expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.
• Ensure that programs meet appropriate regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor program contracts to ensure service level agreements are met.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelors degree or an advanced degree is required. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in a related field will be considered.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in a related field is required.

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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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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.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Durham, NC, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

August 19, 2026

Pay Range:

$40 - $55 per hour

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