Senior IT PM

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Expert Level Project Manager for a contract-to-hire role. You will lead complex initiatives, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and facilitate Agile ceremonies while reporting to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management, risk management, and governance experience, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Hybrid work arrangement in Tempe. Comp range: $56.00–$60.50/hr.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from initiation through completion with full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Strong foundation in project management fundamentals including stakeholder management, risk management, change management, project planning, and execution.
• Proven ability to develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting costs, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial accountability.
• Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear status updates, reports, and presentations to leadership.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders while effectively managing expectations.
• Strong documentation and governance skills with project charters, plans, risk registers, status reports.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Facilitates Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and backlog management, with clear communication to teams and leadership.
• Builds cross-functional partnerships, negotiates priorities, and drives collaboration to deliver outcomes.
• Mentors project management talent and promotes best practices and continuous improvement.
• Applies strategic thinking and business acumen to solve complex challenges, mitigate risks, and deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Waterfall

Project plan

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

HYBRID ON SITE IN TEMPE, AZ - ONLY APPLY IF LOCAL

Description

Leads and oversees projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. Responsible for defining project scope, objectives, governance, resource requirements, and delivery plans while managing risks, changes, and project performance.

Facilitates Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and backlog management, and provides clear communication to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership through regular status reporting and performance metrics.

Builds strong partnerships across cross-functional teams, negotiates priorities, and drives collaboration to achieve successful project outcomes. Mentors and develops project management talent, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Applies strategic thinking, technical knowledge, and business acumen to solve complex challenges, identify opportunities for innovation, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Maintains a strong understanding of organizational strategy, operations, and industry trends to support informed decision‑making and drive business value.

Skills

Project management, Stakeholder management, Waterfall, Project plan

Top Skills Details

Project management,Stakeholder management,Waterfall

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from initiation through completion, with full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.

Strong foundation in project management fundamentals, including stakeholder management, risk management, change management, project planning, and execution.

Proven ability to develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.

Experience managing project budgets, forecasting costs, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial accountability.

Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise project updates, status reports, and presentations to leadership.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders while effectively managing expectations and driving alignment.

Strong documentation and reporting skills, including project charters, project plans, risk registers, status reports, and governance documentation.

Proven ability to identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues in a proactive manner.

Experience facilitating project meetings, leading cross‑functional teams, and driving project accountability.

Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, prioritize competing demands, and maintain project momentum in fast‑paced environments.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Experience working independently with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving as a Project Manager, Program Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager, Capital Projects Project Manager, or Facilities Technology Project Manager.

Experience managing infrastructure, facilities, construction‑related technology, or capital improvement projects.

Familiarity with project governance frameworks and portfolio management practices.

Experience working with executive leadership and presenting project health, risks, and recommendations

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56.00 - $60.50/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tempe,AZ.

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.

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.