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IT Project Manager

TEKsystems
$68.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Feb 05, 2026
Description Senior Project Manager The Senior Project Manager will lead the end to end delivery of software applications. Looking for true application project management experience not an infrastructure PM. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead the end to end delivery of a large, cross functional APPLICATIONS implementations to meet defined business objectives and value targets. Provide direction, leadership, and inspiration to project team members across IT, business operations, and vendor implementation teams (if applicable) Serve as the primary driver of project execution, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality expectations. Maintain project transparency and alignment with executive sponsors, business leaders, and technical stakeholders. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage the external implementation vendors responsible for deploying applications according to contractual commitments, project timelines, and quality standards. Coordinate across internal business owners, technical teams, and vendors to ensure requirements, integrations, and configurations meet the client's needs. Act as a liaison between vendors and internal IT, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance standards. Lead stakeholder discussions to scope, estimate, prioritize, and plan phases Project Operations Drive all aspects of project planning and execution, including: oDefining scope, functional acceptance criteria, and implementation milestones oBuilding and maintaining schedule and resource plans oBudget development, tracking, and forecasting oRisk and issue identification, mitigation, and resolution oCross team communications and executive reporting oOrganizational readiness, training planning, and change adoption Coordinate matrixed teams consisting of internal employees, contractors, and third party vendor resources. Solution Delivery & Business Readiness Oversee requirements gathering, solution design sessions, configuration validation, integrations, testing cycles (UAT, SIT), cutover planning, and go live readiness Ensure alignment between applications deployment choices and broader enterprise landscape. Support the development of training materials, communication plans, and change management activities required for a smooth adoption of applications Governance, Process, and Documentation Ensure all project artifacts-including design documents, test plans, RACI, change controls, and project health metrics-are maintained to internal standards. Manage all aspects of vendor lifecycle activities, including RFP/RFQ processes, resourcing, performance management, and quality oversight. Contribute to improving internal PMO processes and project delivery methodologies. ________________________________________ Skills Project management, Pmp, Implementation, Sdlc, application implementation, Project plan, Agile Top Skills Details Project management,Pmp,Implementation,Sdlc,application implementation,Project plan Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong Project Manager Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $68.00 - $80.00/hr. 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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Houston,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. h4>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.