Project Manager

Description
Our customer is looking for a STRONG IT Project Manager for a 6 month CTH. This person will be taking over an internal PM that is being moved onto another large project.
This person will be supporting the MES execution project. Day-to-day will be more tactical focused.
- Interfacing with the IT team
- Organizing project resources
- Working with the Product Owners
- Understanding the demands and priorities of each product
- Heavy morning meetings and some evening meetings (customer has offshore team resources in Scotland and Asia)
MUST be able to work with a historically challenging stakeholder group
- Need strong communication and organization skills
- Be able to manage up when needed and lead
Purpose Statement: The IT Project Manager Sr is responsible for maximizing the value returned from large sized projects and programs. This position focuses on gathering the correct resources to accomplish the project by the targeted deadline while resolving conflicts and balancing available skill sets between projects competing for similar, limited resources.
Key Job Accountabilities:
PROJECT STATUS: Proactively communicates project progress, changes, and status to stakeholders, anticipating their needs and keeping them informed of potential roadblocks and mitigation strategies. Tailors communication to different audiences and uses effective influence tactics to secure support.
GLOBAL COLLABORATION: Develops and implements a comprehensive project management plan, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource allocation for geographically dispersed teams. Leads and motivates team members, fostering collaboration and a sense of ownership for project success. Proactively manages stakeholder expectations and communicates project progress effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries.
PROJECT LIFE CYCLE: Leads assigned projects and programs, leveraging expertise in their PMO methodology. Optimizes project plans considering schedule, budget, and resource constraints. Manages stakeholders' expectations, proactively communicating progress and potential challenges. Provides coaching and development opportunities for less senior PMs, business analysts, and project team members, fostering their growth within the PMO framework.
LEAN CULTURE: Proactively analyzes IT processes to identify and implement improvements, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. Leads and facilitates team-based lean workshops to identify and address process bottlenecks. Tracks the impact of lean initiatives and measures improvements against established metrics.
Program Management: Leads assigned programs, proactively planning, monitoring, and controlling program execution. Develops and maintains program plans, considering project interdependencies, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Facilitates communication and collaboration among project teams to ensure program alignment and timely delivery. Manages stakeholder expectations and communicates program progress effectively, addressing potential risks and issues proactively.
All GT team members are responsible for upholding the organization's cybersecurity posture by adhering to security policies and procedures, actively participating in training, protecting data and systems, actively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents.
Skills
Project management, Stakeholder management, Implementation, Critical Manufacturing, Azure DevOps, craft IO, MES, google suite, Smartsheet
Top Skills Details
Project management, Stakeholder management, Implementation, Critical Manufacturing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
-ServiceNow experience is a plus
- Azure DevOps experience is a plus
- Craft IO experience is a plus
- Experience with large system implementations
- Manufacturing background experience is a plus
- Smartsheet Experience
- Google environment is a plus
Education/Experience Qualifications:
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience. Requires PMP
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Neenah, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Neenah,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.