Project Manager

Role Summary

The Lead Project Manager, Marketing Operations leads cross-functional delivery of marketing technology implementations and operational improvement initiatives. This role supports projects spanning marketing operations, marketing technology platforms, and lead lifecycle processes.
The position operates as a Lead individual contributor with broad cross-functional influence. It is well-suited for a project manager who is comfortable establishing lightweight structures, partnering with Lead technical and business stakeholders, and delivering complex initiatives from planning through completion in evolving environments.

Core Responsibilities

Project Management for Technical Implementations

• Lead end-to-end delivery of marketing technology initiatives, including platform implementations, integrations, process changes, and post-launch stabilization
• Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and communication strategies for multiple concurrent initiatives
• Coordinate delivery efforts across marketing operations, technology teams, external partners, and vendors, ensuring decisions and handoffs are clearly documented
• Support operational readiness activities such as testing coordination, training planning, cutover support, and post-launch follow-up
• Translate technical progress into clear, business-focused status updates for non-technical stakeholders

Operational Improvement Initiatives

• Lead cross-functional operational improvement projects related to campaign workflows, lead handoff processes, reporting consistency, and team operating practices
• Partner with functional leaders to identify process gaps, define improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives to completion
• Establish practical intake, prioritization, and tracking approaches to maintain visibility across multiple workstreams
• Document workflows, decisions, and operating practices to support long-term sustainability

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the operational point of contact across marketing teams, technology partners, sales operations, finance, and external vendors for assigned projects
• Identify dependencies, risks, and resource constraints early and facilitate alignment on resolution approaches
• Facilitate project working sessions, stakeholder reviews, and status updates to maintain alignment on scope, timelines, and trade-offs
• Collaborate with technology and lead lifecycle partners to ensure sequencing, readiness, and capacity considerations are addressed

Reporting and Visibility

• Provide regular project status updates to marketing operations leadership, including progress, risks, decisions, and resource considerations
• Develop leadership-ready reporting across the portfolio of active technology and operational initiatives
• Maintain a centralized source of truth for project scope, ownership, milestones, and decisions

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in program or project management, including ownership of cross-functional initiatives with technical components
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects through delivery
• Familiarity with marketing operations, marketing technology, or lead management environments sufficient to collaborate effectively with technical and business partners
• Experience creating structure and visibility (e.g., intake, status tracking, risk management) in environments without fully established frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear summaries
• Experience working with stakeholders across marketing, operations, technology, and finance functions
• Familiarity with work management or project tracking tools (e.g., Workfront, Airtable, or similar platforms)

Preferred

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent)
• Exposure to marketing technology platforms or digital analytics tools
• Experience working in both Agile and plan-driven delivery environments

Equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of specific credentials.

Success Indicators (First Six Months)

• Multiple active projects are operating on documented plans with clear visibility into status, risks, and decisions
• Cross-functional partners describe delivery as predictable, coordinated, and transparent
• Leadership has consistent visibility into the project portfolio without reliance on ad hoc status requests
• Practical intake and prioritization practices are established to support ongoing operational needs

Engagement Details

• Role Type: Contract (initial term with potential extension)
• Priority: High
• Work Arrangement: Onsite, full-time

Experience Level

• Intermediate to Senior

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redlands, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 onsite position in Redlands,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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.

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.