SAP SuccessFactors Project Manager

TEKsystems has a contract role for a SuccessFactors Project Manager (Ideally would like candidates based in Houston or San Diego- however this is only a plus) The Senior Project Manager will lead the end to end delivery of a strategic HR transformation project in which the client is implementing SAP SuccessFactors with an external implementation partner. This role requires prior experience managing SAP SuccessFactors (or similar SAP HCM) implementations, strong vendor management capabilities, and the ability to coordinate across complex business and technical environments.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead the end to end delivery of a large, cross functional SAP SuccessFactors implementation to meet defined business objectives and value targets.
Provide direction, leadership, and inspiration to project team members across HR, IT, business operations, and the vendor implementation team.
Serve as the primary driver of project execution, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality expectations.
Maintain project transparency and alignment with executive sponsors, business leaders, and technical stakeholders.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Manage the external implementation vendor responsible for deploying SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring the vendor delivers according to contractual commitments, project timelines, and quality standards.
Coordinate across internal business owners (HR, IT, Operations), technical teams, and the vendor to ensure requirements, integrations, and configurations meet the client's needs.
Act as a liaison between the vendor and internal IT, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
Lead stakeholder discussions to scope, estimate, prioritize, and plan phases of the SuccessFactors project.
Project Operations
Drive all aspects of project planning and execution, including:
o Defining scope, functional acceptance criteria, and implementation milestones
o Building and maintaining schedule and resource plans
o Budget development, tracking, and forecasting
o Risk and issue identification, mitigation, and resolution
o Cross team communications and executive reporting
o Organizational readiness, training planning, and change adoption
Coordinate matrixed teams consisting of internal employees, contractors, and third party vendor resources.
Solution Delivery & Business Readiness
Oversee requirements gathering, solution design sessions, configuration validation, integrations, testing cycles (UAT, SIT), cutover planning, and go live readiness for SuccessFactors modules.
Ensure alignment between SAP SuccessFactors deployment choices and broader enterprise HR/IT landscape.
Support the development of training materials, communication plans, and change management activities required for a smooth adoption of the new HR system.
Governance, Process, and Documentation
Ensure all project artifacts-including design documents, test plans, RACI, change controls, and project health metrics-are maintained to internal standards.
Manage all aspects of vendor lifecycle activities, including RFP/RFQ processes, resourcing, performance management, and quality oversight.
Contribute to improving internal PMO processes and project delivery methodologies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/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 fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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.