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4958 - Sr Project Manager

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Jan 08, 2026
Description Milwaukee hybrid is preferred, but they are open to the best person for the job if they are remote. Must be on camera for ALL meetings if remote. NM leaders and LTI leaders are onsite in Milwaukee. MTF - core hours 9-3CST Likely not CTH - but likely a longer term contract extension Interview process - 2 rounds. Jennifer 1st round. Small panel 2-3 people 2nd round. Need flexible people "what if I need you to get in the weeds and be a scrum master for a while" The project: Getting testing up to a greater maturity level at NM. Holding developers accountable to a higher standard. Provide better options for testing. Currently done by a 3rd party vendor (LTI mindtree - onshore and offshore). They will work closely with them. Their contract calls out KPI's and CPI's and this person needs to include that in quarterly PI planning and hold them accountable. Sr PM to help run the portfolio. Doesn't need a background in testing or engineering, understands risk mitigation, holding teams accountable identify scope creep. True hardcore PM that understands the fundamentals PMP is more important than financial experience Needs to be a self-starter. If Jennifer says we need to start planning for q2 PI planning, they will take that cue and have something to share with her for their next meeting. Must haves - Strong experience in Atlassian suit (Jira and Jira align and confluence) and MS office suite -ability to create PPT content for the c suite - polished mature decks (not just using the design feature. (will be asked to share examples) -experience building cross functional large scale roadmaps. They will be responsible for coordinating quarterly planning meetings. Must understand metrics -Must have managed a large scale portfolio (Testing program is an $80million program) -at least 400 people in the testing program (onshore and offshore) -Must have been involved in quarterly planning meetings Dependency management is important. One group is dependent on other work. Tracking status reports to build and share/host meeting with vendor partners and leaders. Escalation of risks, coordination. Skills Project management, Agile, Stakeholder management, Program management, Jira, PMP certification, PMP, Scrum, PowerPoint Top Skills Details Project management, Agile, Stakeholder management, Program management, Jira, PMP certification Additional Skills & Qualifications JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to lead the program management activities for the expansive, cross-functional Testing Transformation initiative. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in crafting executive-level presentations and adeptly managing vendor relationships, including contract oversight and metric analysis. Key Responsibilities: Organize and facilitate quarterly PI-planning events to ensure seamless execution. Drive teams to achieve deliverables within set timelines, maintaining accountability and focus. Assist the Lead Program Manager with comprehensive reporting, risk tracking, and communication strategies. This role requires a proactive approach, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Description: As a Senior Project Manager, you will own the execution of either individual large, sophisticated, cross-functional projects (generally, 1-year duration, $1M budget, impacting multiple business areas), or multiple medium-sized, moderately sophisticated projects. Providing project management expertise to the Investment Products and Services (IPS) business area, and related enterprise areas in accordance with Company-approved methodologies, you will assist clients in defining and managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk mitigation, and implementation strategies. You will assign, lead and supervise complex resources, regrouping as priorities and objectives necessitate, to achieve key achievements and accomplish efficient project results. Above all, you are a strategic problem solver who takes ownership of issues, moving between diverse tasks with tact, cooperation, and persistence, motivating and bringing out the best in those around you. Responsibilities Drives for clarity and transparency between all team members, leadership and partners on objectives, priorities and measures. Maintain consistent lines of communication between engineer Experience Level* Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Milwaukee,WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.