IT/OT Project Manager

TEK Systems; Birmingham (AL); Híbrido; USD 69.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

TEKsystems in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead IT and OT technology initiatives. The role emphasizes governance, budget, risk, and stakeholder alignment across the organization, applying PMO standards and flexible delivery methods.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors and cybersecurity stakeholders, and ensure initiatives transition to operations with solid documentation. This is a Contract to Hire position.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience delivering complex IT and/or OT initiatives.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects from initiation through closeout using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methods.
• Develop and maintain project charters, integrated schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps.
• Manage project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and change control.
• Ensure solutions are transitioned effectively to operational support teams with appropriate documentation and readiness.
• Coordinate delivery across IT, field operations, engineering, automation, SCADA, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and third-party vendors.
• Translate business and operational needs into clear project outcomes, delivery plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate project information, status, financials, resource needs, and forecasts in the project management tool.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Facilitation

Risk Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business, or related field

Herramientas

PMO Tools

Power BI

PPM Tool

Descripción del empleo

Job Description/Position Summary

The Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of technology projects within the entire organization, with an emphasis on initiatives that span Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment from initiation through transition to operations. The Project Manager applies consistent PMO governance and delivery practices while working closely with business leaders, technical teams, operations personnel, vendors, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

Lead projects from initiation through closeout using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methods

Develop and maintain project charters, integrated schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps

Manage project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and change control

Ensure solutions are transitioned effectively to operational support teams with appropriate documentation and readiness

IT/OT Technology Delivery

Manage projects involving enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, data, integrations, cloud services, and operational technology

Coordinate delivery across IT, field operations, engineering, automation, SCADA, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and third-party vendors

Account for OT requirements including system availability, site access, safety, testing, cutover, and operational continuity

Translate business and operational needs into clear project outcomes, delivery plans, and acceptance criteria

Governance, Financial & Portfolio Management

Maintain accurate project information, status, financials, resource needs, and forecasts in the project management tool

Apply PMO standards for intake, stage gates, status reporting, risk escalation, and executive governance

Monitor project budgets, vendor commitments, forecasts, and variances, and recommend corrective actions

Support portfolio prioritization, demand planning, capacity visibility, and cross-project dependency management

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Lead cross-functional project teams and establish clear accountability for deliverables and decisions

Facilitate steering committee, working team, vendor, and stakeholder meetings with concise action-oriented reporting

Build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences

Qualifications/Skills

Required

Bachelors degree in information technology, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience

5 or more years of project management experience, including delivery of complex IT and/or OT initiatives

Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience delivering projects in energy, oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, or another operationally intensive environment

Experience with SCADA, industrial control systems, field communications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or IT/OT integration

Experience with a PPM tool and Power BI or comparable reporting technologies

PMP or equivalent project management certification; Agile certification or experience is a plus

• Agile-related certification or substantial Agile project delivery experience.
• Experience with Agile methodology and Scrum practices in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in risk management related to technology, cybersecurity, safety, and operational continuity.
• Experience working with cloud services and integrated enterprise applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

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

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.

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.

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.