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Project Manager

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, East Hartford
Apr 18, 2026
Description The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, crossfunctional 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 enterpriselevel project leadership, capable of driving outcomes across global IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and business stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead endtoend 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 crossfunctional 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 businessoriented communication for nontechnical 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 stagegate 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 multimilliondollar 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, PMIACP, 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 ontime, onbudget delivery of complex IT programs. Strong crossfunctional alignment and stakeholder satisfaction. Effective risk mitigation and proactive issue resolution. Highquality project documentation and adherence to PMO governance. Smooth cutovers and minimal disruption during SAP, MES, or iSeries transitions. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of East Hartford, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in East Hartford,CT. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.