New

Project Manager

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 01, 2026
Description Working on project AgentSphere. It's an AI module where they're consolidating data from their supply chain groups into this ai module so their internal teams can use it to search up info internal to MSI. Preferred Background: Experience with Enterprise Data Hub, AWS, and managing cross-functional teams. In AWS, the most relevant experience is compute services and setting up AWS environments. Job Description: IT Project Manager This role includes overall project management, communications, developing and maintaining project roadmaps, schedules etc.as well as facilitating the project teams' daily work and removing obstacles or impediments faced by the team * Roles & Responsibilities Ensure overall successful project delivery (on-time, on-budget, high quality, meeting business outcomes) Lead projects with overall responsibility for successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, status reporting and closure Drive activities to achieve measurable outcomes by managing schedule, resource, scope, deliverables, budget, risk, issue, dependency, vendor relationship and communications Collaborate with project and program leads to create overarching business cases, project charters, communication plans, delivery timelines, detailed schedules and resources required Provides timely updates to the IT leads, functional leads, IT PMO, and key stakeholders by producing regular status reports and steering governance updates Facilitate the teams daily work including all the scheduled meetings Create a collaborative environment which allows the team and stakeholders to interact closely Remove the obstacles or impediments faced by the team in its work Run sprints as project might adopt hybrid methodology Expected Skills Project management skills: create and execute project plans, proactively manage risks/issues, maintain compliance with project management processes, an eye for detail, independently maintain project documentation, drive follow-up on open actions etc. Excellent oral and written communication skills: Identifies opportunities or problems and acts quickly and decisively to respond to the situation. Ability to drive productive conversations and team meetings. Active listening skills. Excellent People skills: a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflict, be able to work with cross-functional teams High level of interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Identifies opportunities or problems and acts quickly and decisively to respond to the situation. High degree of professionalism and integrity. Analytical and creative ability where problems are extremely complex. Ability to understand and translate requirements. Committed to ensuring that IT enables its customers by taking responsibility for service and quality. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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 TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 5, 2026. h4>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.