IT Procurement Project Manager

The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading complex, cross functional IT initiatives within Indirect Procurement, with a strong focus on M&A integration, platform migration, technology consolidation, and software licensing rationalization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing large scale, enterprise IT programs in post merger environments and excels at driving alignment between technology, procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to deliver measurable value.
***Must have 5+ years of IT Procurement experience and a strong IT background***
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
Lead multiple, concurrent IT projects focused on Indirect Procurement systems, including sourcing, P2P, contract management, supplier management, and spend analytics platforms.
Own end to end project delivery across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and executive level reporting.
M&A Integration & Technology Enablement
Drive post merger IT integration efforts related to indirect procurement capabilities, ensuring minimal business disruption.
Lead platform migration initiatives (e.g., legacy system decommissioning, ERP and procurement platform transitions).
Partner with business and IT leadership to define future state architecture aligned to enterprise standards.
Ensure seamless data migration, validation, and business continuity during cutover events.
Technology Consolidation & Licensing Optimization
Lead initiatives to rationalize procurement related applications, eliminating redundant tools and reducing technical debt.
Partner with IT Asset Management, Procurement, and Finance teams to:
o Assess software usage
o Optimize contracts and license positioning
o Reduce vendor and licensing spend
Support vendor evaluations, RFPs, contract negotiations, and renewals from a technology perspective.
Stakeholder & Change Management
Serve as a trusted advisor to Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and IT leaders.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.
Drive organizational change management, including communications, training coordination, and adoption planning.
Align workstreams across internal teams and external vendors/system integrators.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure projects adhere to enterprise IT governance, security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks specific to M&A integration, platform consolidation, and vendor transitions.
Support audit and compliance requirements related to procurement systems and technology assets.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).
8-12+ years of IT project or program management experience within large, complex enterprise environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting Indirect Procurement technologies (e.g., P2P, sourcing, contract management, spend analytics).
Proven success managing M&A related IT integrations, including platform migrations and system consolidations.
Strong understanding of software licensing models, IT asset management, and vendor management.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Planview).
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certification strongly preferred.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $95.00/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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 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.