Program Director

TEKsystems; Dublin (OH); Remote; USD 124,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transit benefits

EAP

Job summary

TEKsystems in Dublin, OH, is seeking a Director-level Program/Project Management professional to lead an ERP transformation for an enterprise client. This contract role involves standing up a new SAP ERP, creating the execution roadmap and budget, and driving deployment across a highly matrixed environment.

Expect weekend and evening hours as the project is already in flight; travel may be required during cutovers with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Agile or hybrid (Waterfall & Agile) methodology experience strongly preferred
• PMP certified preferred
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Project Director experience in highly matrixed environments
• Acquisition and/or integration experience preferred
• Proven track record of successful program deployments (on time, on budget)

Responsibilities

• Create a multiyear execution plan, stakeholder engagement and budget & forecasting.
• Manage, mentor and coach workstream PMO resources.
• Engage with stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain scope.
• Provide portfolio reporting and oversight
• Identify escalations and resolutions
• Apply agile concepts

Skills

Program management

Director level leadership

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree / related field

Job description

TEKsystems is currently hiring a Program Director for an ERP transformation with an Enterprise client in the Ohio area. This is a short term contract with weekend and evening hours for a project that is already inflight.

Job Description

Transformation enables the organization to drive complex and transformational programs through disciplined project/program management and change management strategies.

IT Program & Project Management applies Information Technology knowledge and experience to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for complex projects within the Information Technology function. This family organizes project teams, establishes project schedules and individual responsibilities, and determines resource requirements. This job family manages project budgets and reports on the status of project cost, timing and staffing. IT Program & Project Management also ensures adherence to internal external quality standards and integrates vendor tasks and deliverables into project plans.

Job Summary

Seeking a Director-level Program/Project Management professional to lead an effort to stand up a new SAP ERP for our client.

At its core, this role will be instrumental in creating the execution roadmap, corresponding budget and successful deployment.

Responsibilities

• Create a multiyear execution plan, stakeholder engagement and budget & forecasting.
• Manage, mentor and coach workstream PMO resources.
• Engage with stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain scope.

Successful integration and deployment of program with the following focus:

• Provide portfolio reporting and oversight
• Identify escalations and resolutions
• Apply agile concepts

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Agile or hybrid (Waterfall & Agile) methodology experience strongly preferred
• PMP certified preferred
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Project Director experience in highly matrixed environments
• Acquisition and/or integration experience preferred
• Proven track record of successful program deployments (on time, on budget)

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Utilizes broad and deep knowledge to develop innovative new business practices, policies and procedures
• Contributes to the development of department strategy
• Works on or may lead highly complex projects of large scope
• Projects are typically cross-functional and have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which set precedent
• Negotiates complex or risky technical business issues on behalf of the company
• Independently defines project establishes budgets identifies participants and mitigates risk
• Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Skills

Program management, Director level leadership, ERP

Additional Skills & Qualifications

If travel is required: Potential to be onsite during cutovers and initial hypercare period

Work Remotely: Yes - 75% off-site

If working remotely:

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dublin, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $98.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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. 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.

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.