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Technical Project Manager

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 15, 2025
TEKsystems has a client that is seeking to add a Technical Project Manager to assist with M&A related activities which includes the moving of facilities, closing of facilities, opening of new sites, merging of organizations, etc. for site locations across the globe in addition to assisting with network refresh projects. This is a 6-month CTH. The expectation is that this person is comfortable with domestic and global travel (EMEA & APAC) up to 1x per month for up to a week at a time is possible. This client handles all M&A related work in phased approach which consists of Security Assessment, O365/Email Migration, replacing all Network Infrastructure including bringing up to standard followed by project close out. The expectation is for this person to wear multiple hats and manage each phase outlined above from a PM perspective. The consultant / PM should have a CCNA knowledge base around Cisco Networking/Telephony and can assess new site plans against standards set forth by their Architecture team. For example, the PM will play a critical part in assessing off-brand HW, determining what needs to be replaced at each site location, partake in on-site cut-overs including racking of hardware and cabling up new devices. A season Technical Project Manager with strong in Cisco Networking at the CCNA level is appropriate, however, no prior M&A specific experience is required (nice to have). Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Coordinate and manage IT acquisition and divestiture initiatives related to integration and/or separation of IT infrastructure. This includes, but not limited to, networks, servers, PC's, telecommunications, Citrix, Email, Active Directory, 3rd party hosting. * Lead project meetings for technical IT teams in projects and tasks for IT initiatives. Coordinate meetings, meeting minutes, project task lists and tracking through project milestones and task completion. * Align with IT business units and associated individuals from other companies as appropriate to plan and schedule IT tasks associated to successful acquisition and divestiture projects. * Provide project management support during weekday and weekend implementation tasks, and hyper care support process for IT implementation tasks. * Be able to produce and maintain status reports, meeting minutes, dashboards, milestones and other documents as part of project delivery. * Maintain and drive closure of open risks, issues, and action item (registers) * Provides primary communication point for all IT components and be point of escalation with other project managers and sponsors. * Escalate plan slippage and/or resource constraints to the leadership * Manage multiple cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale. * Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and management on a daily basis * Ensure consistency in deployed configurations and track exceptions for follow up Preferred Skills * Experience working in a technical PM function supporting site separation, site acquisition, site closure and site consolidation. * MCSA\CCNA certifications or equivalent in either networking or system administration. * Excellent organizational skills and project tracking abilities; experience of procurement and logistics, strong focus and attention to detail; the ability to work in a very fast-paced, hectic, and energetic environment, yet able to maintain high quality standards; project/task prioritization and schedule development. Skills Project management, Stakeholder management, Infrastructure, Network infrastructure, Telephony, Project plan, MS project Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience working in a technical PM function supporting site separation, site acquisition, site closure and site consolidation. * MCSA\CCNA certifications or equivalent in either networking or system administration. Excellent organizational skills and project tracking abilities; experience of procurement and logistics, strong focus and attention to detail; the ability to work in a very fast-paced, hectic, and energetic environment, yet able to maintain high quality standards; project/task prioritization and schedule development. Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $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 Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025. 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.