Senior Program Manager

TEKsystems; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-visibility, multi-phase COI platform modernization project in Kansas City, MO. The role requires coordinating with executive sponsors, IT leadership, and a third-party vendor to replace a legacy system and ensure successful delivery.

The contract-based position is hybrid, based in Kansas City, with a pay range of $80.00–$85.00/hr and comprehensive benefits; expected close date Nov 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-phase, highly visible program.
• Ability to drive vendor accountability and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong governance, risk management, and go-live support.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution, governance, planning, risk management, and delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Manage relationships with executive sponsors, IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external vendor partners.
• Facilitate strategic conversations and timely decision-making with senior leaders.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks, dependencies, and organizational impacts.
• Support go-live planning, implementation activities, and post-launch stabilization.

Skills

Program management

Agile

Waterfall methodology

Risk management

Cross functional teams

Vendor management

Job description

Top Skills Details

Program management,Agile,waterfall methodology,Risk management,Cross functional teams,vendor management

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead one of the highest-visibility initiatives. This multi-phase program is focused on replacing a legacy Certificates of Insurance (COI) platform with a modern solution developed in partnership with a third-party vendor. The platform supports the full lifecycle of certificate operations, including certificate issuance, renewals, compliance validation, and reporting for high-volume certificate processing. The solution is mission-critical to clients whose businesses depend on timely and accurate certificate management. This project has significant executive visibility and includes involvement from business leaders, IT executives, CIO, multiple business stakeholders, and an external development partner. They will serve as a strategic leader capable of navigating complex organizational dynamics, influencing stakeholders at all levels, managing vendor accountability, and driving critical decisions across teams. Success in this role will depend heavily on the ability to manage competing priorities, align stakeholders with differing viewpoints, and maintain momentum on a high-profile initiative. Take ownership of a large-scale platform modernization project supporting enterprise certificate operations. Drive project execution, governance, planning, risk management, and delivery across multiple workstreams. Manage relationships with executive sponsors, IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external vendor partners. Facilitate strategic conversations that bring the right decision-makers together and drive timely decisions. Identify, communicate, and manage project risks, dependencies, impacts, and organizational considerations. Hold vendors accountable for commitments, deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations. Build trust with stakeholders while confidently providing pushback when necessary. Evaluate scope requests and help stakeholders distinguish between critical business requirements and enhancements that can be deferred to future phases. Coordinate closely with both technical teams and business process owners to ensure successful implementation and organizational readiness. Create transparency through clear executive communications, status reporting, and escalation management. Support go-live planning, implementation activities, and post-launch stabilization efforts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/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 position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,MO.

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. 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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