TEKsystems · 1 day ago
Project Manager
East Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
5+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients activate ideas and solutions for transformation. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead program and project planning sessions, manage project schedules, and communicate with various stakeholders about project progress and issues.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Expert in Project Management tools and processes utilizing industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Plan and lead program and project planning sessions
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Interpret & communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC), Voice of business (VOB), and Critical Customer requirements (CCR)
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage and communicate project issues, risk and overall status
Ability to function independently in leading a large, diverse program or project planning sessions
Ability to adapt to diverse business climates
Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions
Professional training in leading and facilitating meetings is highly desired
Qualification
Required
Expert in Project Management tools and processes utilizing industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Plan and lead program and project planning sessions
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Interpret & communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC), Voice of business (VOB), and Critical Customer requirements (CCR)
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage and communicate project issues, risk and overall status
Ability to function independently in leading a large, diverse program or project planning sessions
Ability to adapt to diverse business climates
Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills
5 to 7 years of progressively responsible job-related experience project management experience is required
Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions
Proven ability to lead projects (IT specifically)
IT Background
Effective work in a small team setting to execute, this is not just a planner role - must dig in
Drive issues
Escalate as needed
Ability to communicate and report out on status to various levels of the organization
Motivate and Drive team members
Leadership (Project and Team)
Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Organizational Awareness
Prioritization
Project management, Program management, Stakeholder management, Agile
Preferred
Professional training in leading and facilitating meetings is highly desired
Someone with an IT Background is highly preferred
Team runs in a quasi-agile environment so someone with this Background would be helpful
Looking for someone with strong leadership, communication and organization awareness skills
Benefits
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)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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