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Senior Project Manager

TEKsystems
$65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 13, 2025
Job Description Responsibilities * Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with executive management and stakeholders. * Develop project plans, timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. * Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. * Identify, obtain and adjust resources needed to achieve project goals. * Negotiate with department managers for the acquisition of required personnel. * Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. * Delegate tasks and assignments to appropriate team members. * Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. * Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. * Track progress on project milestones, deliverables, timeline and budget. * Manage cross-functional teams effectively. * Collaborate with different areas of IT and the business to provide appropriate solutions for the company. * Provide escalation path for problems, issues, or risks that project teams cannot resolve or manage on their own, such as a shortage of funding, resources, or deadlines that cannot be met. * Follows delivery and governance framework during the entire delivery lifecycle. Education & Experience * Must have experience using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point) * 5+ years of experience in project management * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management * Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Professional (ACP) certification desired. * Consulting experience desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors * Strong written and oral communication skills * Organized with attention to detail * Strong interpersonal skills * Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating * Ability to influence stakeholders * Ability to defuse tension among project team * Ability to bring project to successful completion, addressing any challenges along the way * Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products * Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies * Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks * Highly self-motivated and directed * Results driven with a keen attention to detail * Ability to absorb and retain information quickly * Ability to present ideas in user-friendly way Ability to problem solve and think critically Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 May 26, 2025. 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.