Project Manager

MUST BE WILLING TO COMMUTE TO LISLE, IL 4X/WK

MUST HAVE END TO END ERP IMPLEMENTATION EXPEIRENCE

(Application wont be considered if it doesn't fit this Criteria.)

Description

• This role is focused on ERP cutover execution, legacy remediation, deployment readiness, and go-live planning, rather than owning the full project management lifecycle.

• The selected consultant will support the Program Manager by driving cutover planning, execution readiness, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and deployment activities across approximately 50+ systems and 180 stakeholders.

Candidates must have previous experience supporting large ERP deployment efforts and be able to speak in detail about:

• Cutover planning

• Go/No-Go processes

• Rollback planning

• Deployment checklists

• Production readiness activities

• Cross-functional stakeholder coordination

• Experience leading or supporting a major ERP implementation is significantly more important than experience with a specific ERP platform. SAP experience is preferred, but candidates with Oracle, Workday, JD Edwards, Dynamics, or other large-scale ERP deployment backgrounds will be considered.

• The organization utilizes Azure DevOps (ADO) heavily for reporting, project tracking, and execution management. Strong working knowledge of ADO is expected.

• A significant portion of the role involves creating and maintaining leadership reporting, deployment status updates, readiness tracking, and stakeholder communications.

• The Project Manager will regularly interact with directors, executive leadership, workstream leads, and project managers across the organization.

• This role requires someone comfortable working in a highly dynamic environment where deliverables, priorities, stakeholder requests, and timelines can change quickly as the organization approaches go-live.

• Success requires a proactive leadership style. The hiring manager is looking for someone who identifies risks early, works directly with stakeholders to remove blockers, and drives resolution before escalating issues.

• The role includes supporting teams with varying levels of performance and project maturity. Strong relationship management and influence skills are critical.

What the Hiring Manager Described as Top Traits of a Successful Candidate

• Prior hands-on ERP cutover and deployment experience.

• Strong ownership mentality and follow-through.

• Ability to independently build and drive deliverables.

• Proactive risk identification and issue resolution.

• Executive presence and strong communication skills.

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and changing priorities.

• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Maintains professionalism and composure under pressure.

Important Expectations Not Explicitly Captured in the JD

• This is not positioned as a conversion-focused opportunity. The hiring manager wants candidates interested in delivering the work first and foremost.

• Strong onsite commitment is essential. Attendance, reliability, and engagement are viewed as critical success factors.

• Candidates should be comfortable supporting key program milestones, including go-live and hypercare activities.

• The selected consultant will have visibility into sensitive leadership discussions and business decisions. Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately are required.

• The hiring manager values candidates who actively solve problems and remove obstacles rather than simply escalating issues to leadership.

Position Overview

The IT Project Manager Initiates, Plans, Executes, Controls and Closes multiple simultaneous IT Projects. Applies the International IT process and leads cross-functional teams to complete tasks and deliverables according to the project schedule: on time, with quality and within budget. Requires people and resource management skills to work alongside and also manage cross-functional teams to complete projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of success leading teams in a matrixed organization structure as well as success in leading without direct authority. The IT Project Manager has ultimate responsibility for the success of the project achieving its stated financial and performance targets.

The IT Project Manager manages all project processes including interdepartmental meetings, technical/functional resource identification and allocation, feasibility and impact assessments, development of detailed project plans/schedules/budgets, project timeline and progress tracking, budgetary month over month forecast/actuals updates, change control process, management of required SDLC documentation to define project requirements, training, interdepartmental communications for implementation readiness and any other project activities needed to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints. Selects, develops and evaluates team resources to ensure efficient operation of the project and its goals. Coordinates work performed by both internal staff and external partners. Projects vary in number, size and complexity.

Desired skills

STRONG Project Manager skillset (PM Processes/Best Practices): 5+ years corporate PM experience completing large scale/complex IT implementations with large/detailed project plans (critical path timelines in Microsoft Project) and directly managing their financial budgets. Skilled problem solver and change champion/leader.

Domain Knowledge Requirements: Experience with greenfield Non-SAP Systems-to-SAP conversion implementations (not SAP- to-SAP conversions) with a high number of RICEFWs in a complex legacy application ecosystem. Experienced with seeing and uncovering risks, documenting, and driving discussions with the SI/Stakeholders to take the appropriate actions to remove or materially reduce risk scenarios.

Self-starter: Works autonomously to determine/drive the proper process/communications needed in order to motivate people and drive the team to accomplish goals to make the project a success.

Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Experience speaking in large groups and delivering presentations to executive leadership. Must be able to take leadership feedback, quickly absorb and make decisions. Experience managing IT vendors (System Integrators) adhering to SOW/T&C, scope management and external vendor financials is required.

Strong experience with Azure Dev Ops (ADO) is required. PMP, Agile,

Experience

Requires in-depth knowledge of Project Management processes and best practices.

Track record of implementing large scale and complex IT initiatives and their budgets is required.

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certifications are strongly preferred.

Experience using Agile practices to deliver is a must. Agile Certifications (CSM, CSP, etc.) are strongly preferred. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Azure DevOps (ADO) is a plus.

Strong working knowledge of project finance and best practices is a must. Master of Business Administration preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required. Proficiency developing detailed project schedules and performing critical path analysis using Microsoft Project is required.

Proficient in applying established standards, resolving a wide range of complex problems of diverse scope in innovative ways, including problems where precedent may not exist.

Change Champion with demonstrated history of success leading difficult projects where change is required and be comfortable leading organizational change.

Responsibilities

Create, execute and manage cutover and deployment planning for 50+ integrations and digital transformation ERP planning.

Strong experience with delivery large ERP implementations with large scale stakeholder management.

Experience with executive leadership reporting for program updates.

Works as a team leader in a fast-moving dynamic environment to deliver implementations that drive and support modernization across the organization.

Must be comfortable with public speaking in large groups including Executive audiences. Networks with internal and external personnel.

Must be a self-starter who is expected to develop detailed project scope, budget and schedules based on intent from leadership.

Works autonomously to drive the proper process/documentation/tools needed to motivate to accomplish goals to make each project a success.

Must be comfortable with real-time decision-making in the absence of complete or perfect information.

Expected to identify, evaluate, document and develop mitigation plans for project risks and issues.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Must be a skilled problem-solver who follows through on corrective action implementation.

Work is accomplished through independent contributions or project work requiring advanced subject area knowledge and decision-making skills.

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.

Instructs, coaches or provides informal guidance to other professionals or colleagues with less experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lisle, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/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 Lisle, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lisle,IL.

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. Were 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.

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