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Program Manager (Financial Merger)

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

Mar 15, 2026
Program Manager - Financial Institution Contract Role \| 100% Remote Duration: 12 months About the Role * If you have hands-on experience managing merger programs within financial services and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible, high-impact contribution to a critical transformation effort. * High-impact opportunity supporting a major financial institution merger * Direct exposure to executive stakeholders and enterprise-level decision-making * Opportunity to influence how the merged organization operates post-Day 1 * We are seeking experienced Program Managers with direct, hands-on experience leading financial institution mergers to support a large-scale merger initiative. This role is responsible for driving execution across technology, operations, compliance, risk, and business workstreams in a highly regulated environment. * This is a delivery-focused role, not a general PM position. Candidates must demonstrate true program-level ownership-including integrated planning, risk and dependency management, and executive reporting-within a bank, credit union, or regulated financial services merger. * Profiles that emphasize task tracking or meeting coordination without clear ownership will not be considered. What We're Looking For This role is critical to the success of the merger. Candidates must clearly demonstrate: * Direct experience supporting a financial institution merger * True program ownership, not just support or coordination * Ability to manage complexity, regulatory constraints, and high level stakeholders simultaneously * Experience in regulated industries outside of financial services (e.g., healthcare, utilities) will be deprioritized. Required Experience (Must Have) Candidates must meet all of the following criteria: * Direct experience supporting mergers or acquisitions within a financial institution (bank, credit union, or regulated fintech) * Program-level ownership, not just project or PMO coordination * Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams (technology, operations, compliance, data, business, etc.) * Familiarity working in regulated financial environments (e.g., NCUA, FDIC, OCC, state regulators) * Proven experience creating and managing: * Integrated program plans * RAID logs * Dependency tracking * Executive reporting materials * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high level stakeholders and cross-functional teams Nice-to-Have Experience * Credit union-specific merger experience * Exposure to core banking system integration, data migration, or digital channel integration * Experience stepping into an in-flight or distressed merger program * PMP or similar certification (not required) Key Responsibilities As a Program Manager on the merger team, you will: * Own and manage merger program workstreams, timelines, dependencies, and risks across multiple functional areas * Build and maintain integrated master plans, dependency maps, and RAID logs * Coordinate activities related to Day 1 readiness, integration planning, and post-merger stabilization * Partner closely with leaders across technology, operations, compliance, risk, legal, and business teams * Track and report program status through clear, executive-level updates and dashboards * Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues appropriately * Support governance routines including steering committees, working groups, and executive forums * Ensure merger activities align with regulatory and compliance requirements specific to financial institutions * This role requires comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving merger environments with high visibility and accountability. Tools & Ways of Working * Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Excel, ServiceNow, or similar * Comfortable working in matrixed organizations with multiple vendors and partners * Strong documentation, communication, and executive presence Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Tukwila, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026. 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.