Innovation Program Manager

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Transportation benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems in Chicago seeks an Innovation Program Coordinator to support a global internal innovation and technology program focused on stakeholder engagement, communications, onboarding, adoption, and project coordination.

You will help with project planning, training coordination, content maintenance, and reporting while collaborating with business stakeholders, project teams, and hotel operations to drive AI and technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience creating presentations, communications, and stakeholder-facing materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience supporting onboarding, training, or change management initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project and program planning activities by documenting stakeholder requirements and helping translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Create and manage project plans, communication plans, timelines, status updates, and stakeholder materials.
• Draft and coordinate communications related to project goals, changes, progress, timelines, and next steps.
• Develop stakeholder-facing materials including presentations, emails, newsletters, FAQs, training content, videos, and onboarding resources.
• Coordinate onboarding efforts for hotels and other business stakeholders adopting new technology solutions.
• Organize and support training sessions, Q&A meetings, and stakeholder adoption initiatives across multiple regions and time zones.
• Track participation, feedback, onboarding progress, and stakeholder engagement metrics.
• Maintain and update website and portal content to ensure project information remains current and accurate.
• Work closely with analysts, directors, and leadership teams to support evolving project needs.
• Research AI tools, emerging technologies, and adoption best practices and provide recommendations to the team.
• Gather feedback and lessons learned to improve future communications, onboarding, and adoption efforts.
• Create reports and presentations that summarize project progress, stakeholder feedback, and program outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Project management

written & verbal skills

microsoft office suite

training development

Job description

The Innovation Program Coordinator will support a global internal innovation and technology program focused on stakeholder engagement, communications, onboarding, adoption, and project coordination. This highly visible role will partner with business stakeholders, project teams, and hotel operations to ensure successful execution of AI and technology initiatives.

The Coordinator will support project planning, communication development, stakeholder engagement, onboarding activities, training coordination, website content maintenance, and reporting efforts. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, exceptional written communication abilities, and a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Program management, Project management, written & verbal skills, microsoft office suite, training development

Top Skills Details

Program management,Project management,written & verbal skills,microsoft office suite,training development

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Support project and program planning activities by documenting stakeholder requirements and helping translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Create and manage project plans, communication plans, timelines, status updates, and stakeholder materials.
• Draft and coordinate communications related to project goals, changes, progress, timelines, and next steps.
• Develop stakeholder-facing materials including presentations, emails, newsletters, FAQs, training content, videos, and onboarding resources.
• Coordinate onboarding efforts for hotels and other business stakeholders adopting new technology solutions.
• Organize and support training sessions, Q&A meetings, and stakeholder adoption initiatives across multiple regions and time zones.
• Track participation, feedback, onboarding progress, and stakeholder engagement metrics.
• Maintain and update website and portal content to ensure project information remains current and accurate.
• Work closely with analysts, directors, and leadership teams to support evolving project needs.
• Research AI tools, emerging technologies, and adoption best practices and provide recommendations to the team.
• Gather feedback and lessons learned to improve future communications, onboarding, and adoption efforts.
• Create reports and presentations that summarize project progress, stakeholder feedback, and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience creating presentations, communications, and stakeholder-facing materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience supporting onboarding, training, or change management initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.