Network Project Manager

Apex Systems is hiring a Network Project Manager to join a growing healthcare client that is 100% remote Duration: 1+ year contract with strong potential to extend or convertCompensation: $60-70/hrLocation: Fully Remote (Must be able to work across all U.S. time zones)Travel: Up to 10% Are you a proactive, technically fluent Project Manager who thrives in fast‑paced, engineering‑heavy environments? Do you enjoy leading large‑scale network modernization initiatives that directly impact enterprise operations? If so, this role might be your next big move.We’re looking for a Network Project Manager to support our clients enterprise-wide modernization efforts, with a strong focus on firewall lifecycle replacement and LAN uplift projects. You’ll partner closely with top-tier network engineers and drive complex initiatives that keep a large healthcare organization secure, modern, and running smoothly. What You’ll Work OnFirewall Deployment Program (Primary Focus)Lead a major initiative to replace 100+ Palo Alto firewalls across diverse environments (data centers, clinics, remote sites).Manage a fast-paced, engineering-heavy project with constant lifecycle refresh cycles.Communicate effectively with technical teams and keep workstreams aligned and moving.LAN / Construction-Related ProjectsManage 2–3 long-term LAN uplift projects.Conduct monthly check-ins, track cabling, WAP installs, MDS/IDS progress, and coordinate access for construction teams.No construction background required—just strong organizational and communication skills.Technical EnvironmentWhile this is not a hands-on engineering role, you must understand network concepts well enough to manage complex technical projects.Firewalls: Palo Alto (major focus)Load Balancers: Cisco (strongly preferred)LAN / Firewall project experience requiredPrior technical background is a major plusCore PM ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain detailed WBS structures in SmartsheetDevelop full project plans using templates and custom requirementsProvide meaningful, detailed status updates—not surface-level summariesAnticipate risks by understanding the technical environmentMaintain impeccable documentation and scheduling disciplineCollaborate across a large, layered organization with many stakeholdersManage project budgets in the $2M+ rangeWho You AreA strong communicator who can translate between engineering and leadershipHighly collaborative and comfortable navigating complex organizationsDetail-oriented, process-driven, and proactiveAble to work independently without heavy oversightComfortable working across all US time zonesHealthcare provider experience is a big plus—especially understanding how technical work impacts patient carePositive, team-oriented, and able to bring a sense of humor to the workdayIf you are interested, apply here or email a copy of your resume to Emily Pentico at epentico@apexsystems.com (epentico @ Apexsystems.com)