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Description

The Project Manager position will be responsible for the management of projects as part of a comprehensive program of IT workstreams that are essential for the successful execution of the clients' growth through acquisition strategy.

Detailed Description:

The Project Manager will apply specialized experience, knowledge, and skill in IT project work that results from merger and acquisition activity in the Banking and Financial Services sector.

To be successful the candidate must be driven and well-organized. It is essential for the individual to be self-motivated and tenacious, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and drive the project team to complete tasks on agreed schedules. Leadership will look to this individual to work with a Program Manager who will drive the overall coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the IT portfolio. This individual needs to exhibit a can-do attitude, a service heart, and a forward-thinking approach.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Translate the high-level business case for the acquisition's IT component into a detailed roadmap for assigned projects focused on M&A activities.

• Own the critical path for all activities for assigned projects required to ensure that the newly acquired bank's employees, systems, and customers can operate without disruption to and through Legal Day One and Conversion Day One milestones.

• Prepare and deliver transparent and concise project updates to technology executive leadership and other stakeholders.

• Take strategic direction from the IT Program Manager as it relates to the tactical execution of assigned projects.

• Responsible for working with the IT Program Manager and your project team members to drive the coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of assigned project efforts.

• Actively facilitate and participate in the analysis and review of overarching program and project deliverables.

• Create and maintain the full spectrum of project documentation as defined by the clients' Project Management Methodology.

• Manage projects within approved budget and schedule.

• Ensure consistency, timeliness and accuracy of project status reports.

• Lead the management of project change, risk, and issue management.

• Ensure all risks and issues are documented and addressed appropriately.

• Ensure consistency to update / maintain project information in the project management tool (ServiceNow PPM).

• Schedule and facilitate project meetings.

• Ensure all project documentation is created, reviewed, and approved as required.

• Collaborate with the program and project teams on project scope and commit estimates.

• Actively facilitate and participate in release activities for assigned projects.

• Work with minimal supervision with latitude for independent judgement and problem solving.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum five years of project management experience with at least two years at the highest Project Manager level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services or other regulated industries strongly preferred.

• Experience in IT project work stemming from merger or acquisition activity, preferably within the Banking and Financial Services sector.

• Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Strong experience utilizing project portfolio management tools (experience with ServiceNow PPM is a plus).

• Strong experience creating and tracking project schedules in MS Excel or MS Project.

• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and project management processes and standards.

• Strong technological and business acumen.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to explain project risks and issues, and IT related concepts clearly and concisely to multiple layers of peers and leadership.

• Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple priorities and effectively prioritize them.

• Ability to provide strong project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change.

• High level of professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners and establish effective working relationships.

• Ability to initiate and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirements.

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional information technology projects.

Top Skills Details

Project management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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 Nov 19, 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.