Weekend Remote Project Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

Description

100% remote MUST HAVE EXP MANAGING LARGE SCALE END OF LIFE PROJECTS AT A FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION Job Description: As a member of the Sustainability Management Action & Response Team (SMART) you will be responsible for executing operational sustainability projects that typically involve the remediation of End of Life (EOL) IT (Information Technology) Infrastructure (HW/SW); Vulnerability Remediation; Compliance; Modernization; and Process Improvements. Responsibilities: • Manage large scale end of life projects. (ie. End of Life for an applications. What extended support is needed? Remediate teams) Own the Project Management and clear any road blocks) • Conduct application architecture assessments and help define solutions for complex problems. • Design/customize and execute migration workflows. • Maintain focus on project risks and interdependencies across the life cycle, making contingency plans to proactively address concerns that pose risk to budget, schedule, and scope. • Engage cross-functional stakeholders across multiple business units and application areas for problem solving, short-and long-term technology solutions, and risk mitigation activities. • Drive results and resolve issues including the ability to assess and course correct, as necessary. • Display strong organizational skills with diligence evidenced through sound analytical skills. • Display strong initiative, addressing issues without prompting. • Assist in preparing presentations and presents to leadership and stakeholders. • Ability to work across organizations and through obstacles. Qualifications: • 10+ years' experience in managing multiple medium-to-large scale IT Infrastructure and/or Application projects / programs collaborating with cross functional teams in the financial services industry. • Persuasive communication and interpersonal skills; good consensus builder • Outstanding collaborative skills and ability to interface across organizational levels and cultures. • Ability to develop and leverage relationships. • Strong drive for results; able to meet tight deadlines in a fluid, challenging environment. • Capable of executing short-term (tactical) and long term (strategic) plans • Excellent customer focus, with experience effectively managing matrix relationships. • Skill at resolving conflict and negotiating effectively and tactfully. • Proven history of time-management, leadership, and people skills • Ability to multi-task and comfortable working with ambiguity at times • Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications is a plus.

Skills

Project management, Agile, Waterfall, Stakeholder management, decommissioning, End of LIfe

Top Skills Details

Project management,Agile,Waterfall,Stakeholder management,decommissioning,End of LIfe

Additional Skills & Qualifications

100% remote

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.