Engagement Manager

TEKsystems; Hanover (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Remote-friendly work

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a remote-ready Engagement Manager to lead complex IT initiatives from Hanover, MD. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and scope while guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact engagements.

Strong communication and risk-management skills are essential to maintain client satisfaction and profitability. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in project management, and experience with agile practices and vendor contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English).
• Analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• People management skills.
• Experience in project management fundamentals or as an acting Scrum Master.
• Exposure to professional services agreements including the change management process.
• Exposure to IT Managed Services, project management classes, and other IT certifications.
• Demonstrated project risk analysis and mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagements to ensure objectives are met, delivered on time, and within budget.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and profitability of engagements.
• Allocate resources and optimize team performance across engagements.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Build rapport with client stakeholders to align services with goals.
• Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed performance reports for senior management and clients.
• Lead engagement teams, mentor junior resources, and foster collaboration.
• Contribute to business development through upselling and cross-selling.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success.

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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Engagement Management: Overseeing engagements to ensure objectives are met, delivered on time, and within budget. Additionally, ensuring internal compliance requirements are met.

Financial Management: Managing the financial aspects of engagements, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring profitability.

Resource Allocation and Optimization: Ensuring efficient utilization of resources across engagements, optimizing team performance and engagement outcomes.

Risk Management and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks early and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring engagement stability.

Client Relationship Management: Builds rapport and maintains relationships with client stakeholders to understand their long-term goals and align services accordingly.

Stakeholder Communication: Providing regular updates to internal/external stakeholders on engagement progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Performance Reporting: Preparing detailed performance reports and presenting them to senior management and clients.

Team Leadership and Development: Leading engagement teams, mentoring junior resources, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Client Satisfaction and Retention: Focusing on client satisfaction and retention by delivering high-quality services and addressing any issues promptly.

Business Development: Identifying opportunities and collaborating with sales/practice partners for upselling and cross-selling to existing clients, contributing to organic business growth.

Behavioral Competencies and Responsibilities

Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information, to effectively solve problems.

Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy , and enthusiasm.

Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Actively listens to understand customer needs and articulates solution options clearly.

Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. Takes a consultative approach to propose solutions that benefit the customer and solves their business needs being a trusted partner and advisor.

Drives Results: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Hosts regular meetings with the team and encourages input from others.

Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve common goals.

Qualifications

Required Experience

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English language).

Analysis and problem-solving skills.

Time management and organizational skills.

People management skills.

Experience in project management fundamentals or as an acting Scrum Master.

Exposure to professional services agreements including the change management process.

Exposure to IT Managed Services, project management classes, and other IT certifications.

Demonstrated project risk analysis and mitigation skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the IT Professional Services industry.

Certifications: PMP and/or IAOP (Outsourcing Professional) & Scrum Master certification.

Methodologies: Exposure to Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP.

Skills

Project management

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

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.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hanover, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.