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Sr. IT Project Manager

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Apr 25, 2026
We are seeking a Senior* IT Project Manager* to lead complex, enterprisescale application deployments and major IT transformation initiatives. This role partners closely with enterprise application leaders, Senior business stakeholders, and a centralized PMO to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business outcomes-not just technical execution. This is a handson leadership role for someone comfortable operating in both Agile and Waterfall environments, navigating change, and driving accountability across large, crossfunctional teams. This position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence four days per week (Monday-Thursday) in Charlotte, NC, and is offered as a W2 opportunity. Key Responsibilities * Lead endtoend delivery of complex enterprise IT projects, from initiation through stabilization * Partner with enterprise application leaders and Senior stakeholders to define scope, timelines, budgets, and success criteria * Drive project planning, prioritization, execution, and governance in alignment with established PMO standards * Ensure adherence to Goal Deployment Process (GDP) and Project Delivery Process (PDP) * Manage daytoday project execution across all phases, including: * Accelerated Business Readiness (ABR) * Testing cycles and defect resolution * Deployment and postimplementation stabilization * Coordinate dependencies across: * Legacy systems and integrations * New technology deployments * Related enterprise and SBU initiatives * Own project governance activities including: * Risk and issue management * Resource forecasting and alignment * Status reporting and milestone tracking * Business readiness and benefit realization * Facilitate Seniorlevel meetings, drive alignment, and resolve conflicts quickly * Escalate risks and issues appropriately to sponsors and the PMO * Support internal audit readiness and compliance activities * Manage change initiatives and interventions to ensure delivery outcomes are met Required Skills & Experience * 7-10 years of experience as an IT Project Manager * Strong experience delivering projects within IT Service Operations or enterprise application environments * Proven experience managing large, complex enterprise deployments * Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models * Handson Change Management experience * Familiarity with PMO governance frameworks, including GDP, PDP, or similar methodologies * Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels * Strong communication, organization, and problemsolving skills NicetoHave Skills * Experience supporting major IT or business transformation programs * Exposure to regulatory, audit, or riskmanaged environments * Experience coordinating across multiple programs or workstreams Work Environment * Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite (Mon-Thurs) * Collaborative, enterprise IT environment * Fastpaced organization undergoing transformation and modernization Business Need This role is being added to provide additional delivery bandwidth as the organization executes largescale application initiatives and IT transformation efforts. What Success Looks Like * Enterprise projects are delivered predictably and with strong business alignment * Risks are identified early and mitigated effectively * Stakeholders are informed, aligned, and confident in delivery outcomes * Governance standards are followed without slowing execution Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/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 Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.