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Project Manager

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Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Role Overview

  • Accountable for delivering IT projects on time, within budget, and with high quality
  • Owns planning, execution, tracking, and successful completion of multiple initiatives
  • Manages projects across the full lifecycle: concept, prototype, pilot, implementation, and follow-up
  • This person can sit either in Chicago, Illinois or Peoria, Illinois

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project charters, schedules, budgets, and overall project plans
  • Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate work across business and engineering
  • Track project performance using metrics, reports, dashboards, and project management tools
  • Manage change requests and update schedules to reflect scope, cost, timeline, and impact
  • Monitor risks and issues; communicate status, problems, and corrective actions proactively
  • Recommend solutions and alternatives to keep projects on track
  • Ensure stakeholders are informed and aligned on progress and delivery dates

Team & Work Environment

  • Partner with Product Owners from both business and engineering
  • Work across multiple teams and functional disciplines
  • Manage 2-3 projects at a time
  • Annual project volume: approximately 8-10 projects (or aligned to agile sprint cycles)
  • Project complexity ranges from challenging to very challenging

Contributions

  • Lead delivery of software solutions that integrate shared services and enterprise systems
  • Support application integrations with modern digital platform capabilities
  • Ensure solutions follow best practices in architecture, security, and scalability

Required Skills

  • Strong project management experience
  • Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe, Change Management, Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Experience serving as a Scrum Master in addition to project management
  • Experience in large, enterprise-level environments
  • Experience supporting eCommerce applications or initiatives

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Type

This is a hybrid position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $55

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