Project Manager

Description

The Project Manager is accountable for leading complex, cross-functional IT initiatives from initiation through closure. This role ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within approved budget, and in accordance with defined scope and PMO governance standards. Required Experience 7+ years of hands-on experience managing complex IT projects in an enterprise environment Demonstrated success delivering projects with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and vendors Experience operating within a formal PMO governance model with strong financial, risk, and change controls Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones using approved PMO tools Coordinate cross-functional IT and business teams, including external service providers Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, ensuring timely escalation and resolution in alignment with PMO standards Track and drive completion of all project tasks, deliverables, and milestones to ensure successful outcomes Ensure all changes are documented, reviewed, approved, and baselined through established governance processes Oversee project financials including forecasts, actuals, and variance management Ensure project quality standards are met and deliverables are accepted Tools & Methodologies Strong working knowledge of IT Service Management and PPM tools, including: ServiceNow Portfolio / Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) JIRA Aha! Spira (or equivalent ALM tools) Experience delivering projects using Hybrid, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies, including SAFe environments Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Provide clear, concise, and timely project status reporting to stakeholders at all levels Prepare and deliver executive-level updates, dashboards, and presentations Act as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes and communications Documentation & Operational Handoff Ensure all required project documentation is created, maintained, and archived in accordance with PMO and audit standards Drive a structured operational handoff, including knowledge transfer and formal project closure activities"

Skills

Project management, Agile

Top Skills Details

Project management,Agile

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Require PMP Certification - Require First Level University degree. Advanced University degree preferred. - Require 15 years' experience in project management or in like roles/businesses. - Ability to coordinate project activities across multiple internal HPE providers and vendors. - Ability to coordinate and track status of infrastructure requests for multiple applications or workstreams. (server, network, virtual machines, configuration items, etc.) - Ability to create and maintain complex project plans utilizing MSPS (Microsoft Project Server). - Ability to provide executive status briefings that reflect accurate project plans, timelines, and risks. - Proficiency with MS PowerPoint and MS Project for status reporting and maintaining dashboards

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/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 Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.