Technical Program Manager

TEKsystems; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a contract-based Project Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead end-to-end hardware cluster build-outs, coordinating with hardware engineers, data center teams, and vendors. You will own planning, procurement, scheduling, and risk management to deliver on time and within standards.

The role focuses on cross-functional leadership, change control, and performance measurement to optimize build processes and ensure successful delivery in a hybrid Santa Clara environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing software deployment projects in data centers.
• Deep understanding of software components and dependencies within the software stack.
• Strong emphasis on performance measurement and optimization.
• Ability to assess impact of changes in software components and versions on project outcomes.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for new hardware cluster build-outs, from planning through execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, data center teams, and vendors to define build requirements and timelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate procurement, logistics, and resource allocation for hardware components.
• Track project milestones, report progress to stakeholders, and manage change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and protocols.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve technical issues and remove roadblocks.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of build processes.
• Experience with performance measurement tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with data center hardware and infrastructure.

Skills

Program management

Strategy

Risk management

Project management

Jira

Agile

Engineering

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Experience in managing software deployment projects in data centers

Tools

Jira

Job description

Description

Top Skills' Details

• Lead end-to-end project management for new hardware cluster build-outs, from planning through execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, data center teams, and vendors to define build requirements and timelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate procurement, logistics, and resource allocation for hardware components.
• Track project milestones, report progress to stakeholders, and manage change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and protocols
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve technical issues and remove roadblocks.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of build processes.
• Experience with performance measurement tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with data center hardware and infrastructure.

Skills

Program management, Strategy, Risk management, Project management, Jira, Agile, Engineering, Change management, Stakeholder management

Top Skills Details

• Program management
• Strategy
• Risk management
• Project management
• Jira

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing software deployment projects in data centers.
• Deep understanding of software components and dependencies within the software stack.
• Strong emphasis on performance measurement and optimization.
• Ability to understand and assess the impact of changes in software components and versions on project outcomes.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Santa Clara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

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, 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.