It project manager

PHARMACEUTICAL OR HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE IS IDEAL

Must be willing to commute to North Chicago

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a high-performing technology delivery organization within a leading global life sciences company. This individual will lead medium to large-scale IT initiatives, partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders to drive projects from initiation through deployment.

The ideal candidate will have experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and managing multiple cross-functional workstreams simultaneously. While this role sits within a data-focused project delivery team, prior Data & Analytics experience is not required. However, candidates who have successfully delivered data, reporting, analytics, integration, or digital transformation initiatives will be viewed favorably.

Pharmaceutical experience is highly preferred, although candidates from similar regulated life sciences environments such as Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter, Medtronic, Takeda, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale technology initiatives from project initiation through implementation and operational handoff.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource allocations.
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, architects, developers, analysts, and vendors to deliver successful outcomes.
• Facilitate project governance activities, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
• Drive accountability across project teams and proactively manage risks and roadblocks.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple technical and functional teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with organizational PMO and SDLC standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party delivery partners as needed.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource forecasting activities.
• Foster strong relationships with business partners while balancing competing priorities and changing business demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.