Description:

One of TEKsystems' customers, is looking for a mid-to- senior level IT Project Manager. The PM will be responsible for leading and managing multiple infrastructure and software implementation projects within the IT department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent leadership skills, and a good understanding of IT infrastructure and technologies.

The Project Manager will work closely with business teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Leads and guides the work of technical staff

Serves as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects

Plans project stages and assesses business implications for each stage

Monitor progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met

Project Planning: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans

Project Execution: Lead project teams in executing project tasks according to the project plan, monitor progress, and manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget as needed

Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders regularly and facilitate meetings and discussions to ensure alignment and resolution of issues

Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies, monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize disruptions

Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to relevant regulations and best practices, conduct quality reviews and testing as needed

Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to procure services, manage vendor relationships, and ensure deliverables meet project requirements

Team Leadership: Provide leadership, direction, and support to project teams, foster a collaborative and positive team environment, and ensure team members have the resources and guidance needed for success

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain project documentation, track project progress, expenditures, and resources, and prepare regular progress reports and presentations for stakeholders and leadership

Travel globally as projects arise in other regions. This requires a current US Passport.

Change Management: Develop and implement change management processes to manage project changes effectively, minimize impacts on project scope and objectives, and ensure stakeholder buy-in and adoption

Continuous Improvement: Identify lessons learned from projects, implement process improvements, and contribute to the development and adoption of best practices in project management and IT delivery

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications and Technical Skills:

Experience managing IT infrastructure projects, software development projects, or system implementations

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

7-9 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget

Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA)

PMP Certification a plus

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Benefits eligibility:

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

System Information

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.