IT Project Manager

Description

MANAGER'S JOB DESCRIPTION: TYPICAL EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or years of experience in lieu of degree (1). For research, development, system integration, or projects with high technical content, a B.S. in a relevant technical field may be required. For projects with lower technical content (e.g., services or transactions), a business administration or other degree may be preferred. Experience in Managing Projects and Track Record: Prior Project experience required should have 5+ years of experience working on projects or programs, with at least 4 years serving successfully in positions of major responsibilities such as a Project Manager. Certifications: PMP or other certification (e.g. ITIL) highly recommended. Project Management Professional (PMP) certified required. Candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a large community of stakeholders. Candidates must possess leadership skills to successfully manage diverse teams. Knowledge of all aspects of technology including infrastructure, networking, and applications. JOB DESCRIPTION: Summary: The main function of an IT Project Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities including project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting. The position requires to be onsite four days a week. Job Responsibilities: Develops, tracks and manages project schedules, budgets, project plans, timelines and scope. Works with stakeholders to create project schedules, risk and issues logs, and other project documentation. Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising. Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements. Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing. Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, tracking, developing rollout plans and procedures. Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses. Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized. Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors. Develop a project management framework to provide a structure for execution of the project. Meet with department liaisons or designated department contacts to identify and clarify requirements needed for the project. Support gathering, documenting, and analyzing business, functional, and user requirements. Prepare project proposal and documents by articulating the full scope of work, timeline, assumptions, and budgetary aspects. Track project performance and produce project status updates. Coordinate work with internal team to communicate tasks and deadlines effectively to maintain good working relationships with other City staff and consultants. Coordinate with internal resources and third-party vendors for the execution of the project. Manage project communications, status updates, milestones, risks, issues, assumptions, decisions and escalations to leadership. Coordinate meetings, working sessions, and governance checkpoints. Support change management efforts and documentation and training readiness. Coordinate operational readiness reviews. Ensure resource availability and allocation. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Manage the relationship with the departments and stakeholders. Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document the project's progression. Manage complex problems and provide solutions Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Business Management, computer science, computer engineering or related field required. PMP certification with 5-10 years experience . Proven project management and tool experience. Must be analytical and detail oriented. People management and team building skills. Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities. Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization. Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions. Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment. Candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a all stakeholders. Knowledge of all aspects of technology including infrastructure, networking, and applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Need this information at the top of the resume -Candidate's full legal name -Candidate's physical location -Candidate committed to coming onsite? -Candidate's bill rate -Candidate's targeted conversion salary -Why is your candidate right for this specific role? Conversion Salary Rate is 110K

Experience Level

Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $53.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Anaheim,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.
>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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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