Project Manager

About the role

Description The Sr Project Manager is responsible for driving one extra-large project or two to three medium-to-large enterprise cross-functional projects concurrently. The individual is accountable for end-to-end project delivery including financial management, schedule management, cross-functional dependencies, resource planning, quality assurance, scope management, and risk management. The role will support our client's Strategy Realization Office (SRO) and will initially help lead a complex procurement-related initiative, though projects may span Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance, and other strategic business functions. This position requires a project leader who can influence executives, navigate ambiguity, drive strategic decisions, and successfully manage highly visible enterprise initiatives. Success in this role is measured by delivering projects on time, within scope, within budget, and at a high level of quality while maintaining stakeholder alignment across the organization. Key responsibilities include: -Drive day-to-day management of enterprise initiatives. -Lead highly visible and complex strategic programs. -Build and manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and cross-functional plans. -Influence stakeholders without direct authority. -Deliver executive-level project updates. -Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and roadblocks. -Coordinate internal teams, executives, and external vendors. -Facilitate business decisions and alignment among leadership teams. -Support business transformation and organizational change initiatives. Skills Executive Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Enterprise Project Leadership, Leadership & Influence Without Authority, Strategic Decision Facilitation, Project management, Pmp, Stakeholder management, Scrum, Operations & Business Acumen, jira, smartsheet, Program management, Project plan, Pmp certification, Resource planning, Development, Risk management Top Skills Details Executive Stakeholder Management,Cross-Functional Enterprise Project Leadership,Leadership & Influence Without Authority,Strategic Decision Facilitation,Project management,Pmp,Stakeholder management,Scrum,Operations & Business Acumen,jira,smartsheet Additional Skills & Qualifications - 5+ years of project management experience in large enterprise environments. - Experience leading complex, cross-functional business initiatives. - Strong executive stakeholder management skills. - Demonstrated success influencing leadership teams. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Experience with Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project management tools preferred. - PMP and/or Agile certifications are preferred. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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.