IT Project Manager

*Description* Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of Digital, Strategy, and Technology (DST) initiatives in a large enterprise environment. They will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Digital, Strategy, and Technology (DST) projects, including requirements gathering, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, closing, and customer service handover while acting as the primary interface to the project sponsor and/or project steering committee. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). *Top Skills' Details* * At least 4 years of experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technology projects through the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning through execution, deployment, and closure in an enterprise environment * Strong project management expertise with the ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, project controls, and change requests while ensuring successful business outcomes. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience presenting project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams, executive sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders. * Proven ability to drive accountability across teams, remove project roadblocks, and deliver enterprise-level technology initiatives * PMP certification highly preferred. *Essential Duties/Responsibilities* * Manages projects to ensure successful and consistent delivery of business value, scope, budget, and schedule for each project. May assist and/or facilitate in building the product backlog and product roadmap for business and product owners; conducts product renement meetings as needed. * Performs requirements gathering, requirements documentation, and requirements document assessments to ensure sound project fundamentals, clear goals, and desired outcomes. * Authors and communicates project documentation using the prescribed PMO systems and tools, including charter, scope statement/plan, schedule, work breakdown structures, network diagram, risk management, budget, dashboard reporting, and related documents. * Assists leadership with developing statements of work and necessary documents for request for proposal(RFP) procurement processes. Denes clear deliverables necessary to meet that project objectives. * Assists in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work, and leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work. * Estimates resource requirements for all work packages and project deliverables and manages resources throughout the project lifecycle. * Prepares and maintains project schedule and work breakdown structure diagram. * Manages project progress continuously and conducts project meetings. * Identies and manages project risks and implements risk management plans in accordance with departmental standards. * Prepares and delivers professional stakeholder communications and implements stakeholder management plans. * Manages project scope and project change requests; appropriately controls scope creep. * Implements project quality plans and ensures project quality standards are being met. Reviews deliverables and accepts project deliverables. * Assists leadership with developing project budgets and managing project cost tracking. * Prepares and executes organizational change management plans. * Consistently and professionally communicates project progress, status, and risks to stakeholders, peers, supervisors, and the DST senior management team. *Additional Skills & Qualifications* * Strong knowledge of project management processes and best practices. * High level of knowledge and expertise with Microsoft Office Suite. * Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and produce clear and concise written reports with attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation. * Ability to successfully interact and sustain a working relationship with stakeholders, sponsors, and technical team members. Ability to provide excellent customer service. * Ability to manage project stakeholders with respect, tact, and diplomacy. *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $56.00/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 Colorado Springs,CO. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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 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. 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