Project Manager

Description
The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives within the Enterprise PMO, with a primary focus on projects involving SAP implementations, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and IBM iSeries modernization or migration efforts. This role ensures delivery excellence through structured project governance, proactive risk management, and alignment with enterprise standards using PMO toolsets including Jira, Planview, and ServiceNow.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical fluency, business acumen, and enterprise-level project leadership, capable of driving outcomes across global IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and business stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead end-to-end project lifecycle activities for SAP, MES, and iSeries migration initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts using Planview.
Drive Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies as appropriate for project scope and organizational standards.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application development, QA, security, and business process owners.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, steering committees, and leadership.
Facilitate project governance meetings, status reporting, and executive updates with clear articulation of risks, dependencies, and impacts.
Translate complex technical concepts into business-oriented communication for non-technical stakeholders.
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues with structured escalation paths.
Manage dependencies across SAP modules, MES integrations, and legacy iSeries systems.
Ensure compliance with enterprise change management processes via ServiceNow.
PMO Governance & Standards
Ensure adherence to PMO frameworks, documentation standards, and stage-gate requirements.
Maintain project artifacts including charters, RAID logs, financials, and resource plans.
Utilize Jira for Agile team coordination, backlog management, and sprint reporting where applicable.
Technical & Functional Coordination
Partner with SAP functional leads (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, etc.) to align project deliverables with business processes.
Coordinate MES integrations with manufacturing operations, automation teams, and plant IT.
Support iSeries modernization or migration activities including data conversion, application remediation, and cutover planning.
Collaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure solution alignment with enterprise standards.
Required Qualifications
5-10 years of IT project management experience in enterprise environments.
Demonstrated experience managing SAP, MES, or iSeries/AS400 projects.
Strong proficiency with Planview, Jira, and ServiceNow.
Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and complex resource matrices.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with global teams and manufacturing or supply chain environments.
Skills
waterfall
Top Skills Details
waterfall
Additional Skills & Qualifications
PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA migrations or greenfield implementations.
Familiarity with MES platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens Opcenter, or similar.
Background in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or legacy system decommissioning.
Experience in regulated industries (pharma, aerospace, manufacturing).
Success Indicators
Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of complex IT programs.
Strong cross-functional alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
Effective risk mitigation and proactive issue resolution.
High-quality project documentation and adherence to PMO governance.
Smooth cutovers and minimal disruption during SAP, MES, or iSeries transitions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Hartford, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 East Hartford,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.