IT Project Manager

MUST BE LOCAL TO MICHIGAN
Description
This role will be supporting the application development team. This position is 4d/wk onsite.
1. Creates project plans, defines scope, creates budgets and timelines, identifies staffing and other resource needs, prioritizes tasks, creates roadmaps, defines strategy, identifies and documents technical and business needs, develops risk mitigation plans, and ensures project objectives meet the defined business requirements.
2. Executes project plans by overseeing staff assignments, facilitating meetings with the project team and end users to define and document technical solutions, engages external vendors as necessary, and executes operational readiness activities
3. Monitors and tracks the progress of project deliverables across multiple Agile teams and business units and focuses on regular and timely delivery of value to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met.
4. Communicates project status with key stakeholders as needed, leads project team meetings as needed to assess project progress, prepares and distributes ongoing status updates, escalates issues and risk as appropriate, and manages and documents change.
5. Coordinates project activities and process definition with the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and other departments as necessary to improve project team performance and ensure documentation requirements and formats adhere to corporate standards
6. Provides assistance, consultation, and mentoring to other project teams and Enterprise Portfolio Management Office staff.
7. Utilize PPM and Agile tools to track and measure project and team progress, productivity, and individual performance.
Skills
Project management, PMP, Agile, safe agile
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Position requires a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework in business or computer science and five years' related work experience in project management with prior experience in systems development or support. Basic knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practice is required. Experience working within a SAFe environment is preferred.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Okemos, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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 Okemos,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.