Project Manager (Local To Peoria, IL)

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $45.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Peoria
May 06, 2025
Description This insurance company is seeking to add a Project Manager/ scrum master to their Enterprise project management office. They are seeking a Project manager with scrum experience as the projects will be hybrid as they will be managing both waterfall and agile teams as they are still working toward future state of an all-agile organization. The EPMO is part of the business side that supports and prioritizes all of the projects that IT is running on. Under direction, this individual is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of IT and Business projects on a wide variety of business units and programs. Works with customers to develop project scope of work documents and project plans. Uses project management skills to manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define project deliverables, provide customer satisfaction and reporting structures and insure quality of projects. Works with technical associates and management to identify the technical approach to be used on a given project and works within the defined system development process. Documents opportunities to integrate systems and resources to fulfill project requirements. Manages and reports project impacts related to the tradeoffs between Budget, Scope, Time/Effort, Quality and Risk that are required to take place during the life of a project. Ensures effective communications and relationships between customers and project team members are maintained. Responsibilities * Manage project activities for multiple projects across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure. * Lead, coordinate, facilitate and motivate all associated project resources to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables. * Facilitate and lead effective project meetings, manage change and conflict, and develop resource planning estimates to manage project workload and productivity. * Create, manage and track project vehicles, including, but not limited to: o Project schedules o Detailed project plans o Project scope statements o Cost estimates o Resource plans o Risk and issues logs o Status reports o Cost benefit analysis and/or o Business case preparation and/or reporting o Tailor project management, development and support processes to meet the needs of individual (new and/or ongoing) projects. * Manage the day-to-day activities of assigned projects; communicate with project teams as necessary to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within cost parameters. * Communicate and collaborate with team members, IT and the Business Units as needed in regards to project deliverables including managing expectations. * Make recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization and resource allocation with input from team members. * Provide ongoing project plan/status reporting for use by management. Skills * Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity * Self-motivated with the ability to drive projects Skills Scrum, Agile, Jira, ms project, Project management, Sdlc, Project plan, Waterfall Top Skills Details Scrum,Agile,Jira,ms project,Project management,Sdlc,Project plan Additional Skills & Qualifications **worked on digital project is a plus Experience Level* Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 14, 2025. 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.