IT Project Manager - Counterparty Credit Risk (DIRECTOR LEVEL)

TEKsystems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical benefits

401K match after 6 months

Vacation and sick days: 22/12 with 5+5

Hybrid work in Charlotte

Job summary

TEKsystems in Charlotte, NC seeks an IT Project Management Director to lead a portfolio of technology programs, governing delivery, planning resources, managing risk, and engaging stakeholders from initiation to completion in a regulated banking environment.

With 10+ years in program leadership, you will drive delivery, build PMO structures, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate across regions to advance enterprise initiatives. This hybrid role in Charlotte offers strong career impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading complex technology programs or PMO functions.
• Proven experience managing large-scale technology initiatives in financial services.
• Strong expertise in scope definition, planning, budgeting, risk management and delivery governance.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets products and associated Credit Risk.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience establishing PMOs, delivery frameworks, and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of technology programs with objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Establish program governance, scope, stakeholder engagement and delivery standards.
• Oversee PMO structures with clear ownership and accountability.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align priorities with objectives.
• Monitor performance, risks, dependencies and financials; take corrective action.
• Review milestones, deliverables, and completion plans to ensure sustainable solutions.
• Promote transparent reporting and cross-team collaboration across regions.
• Support enterprise initiatives through knowledge sharing and improved delivery practices.

Skills

Counterparty Credit Risk

PFE/MPE understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Capital Markets products

Job description

Top Skills' Details

• Experience in Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) to support regulatory SR 11-10, risk management, and front-to-back change initiatives
• Good understanding of key CCR exposure metrics including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Maximum Potential Exposure (MPE), and
• Be capable of working with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, Technology, and Operations teams to deliver strategic and regulatory programs.
• Good understanding of capital markets traded products: IR Swaps, CDS, FX swaps etc.

Description

As an IT Project Management Director, you will lead a portfolio of technology programs that support business priorities and operational goals across the organization. You will be responsible for program delivery, governance, resource planning, risk oversight, and stakeholder engagement from initiation through completion. This role partners closely with business, technology, and infrastructure leaders to deliver sustainable outcomes, improve transparency, and drive organizational change within a regulated banking environment.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of technology programs, ensuring agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and outcomes are achieved.
• Establish program governance frameworks, including scope, stakeholder engagement, resource plans, reporting, and delivery standards.
• Build and oversee Program Management Office (PMO) structures, defining clear ownership, responsibilities, and accountability across workstreams.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align program priorities with strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Monitor program performance, risks, dependencies, and financials, taking corrective action when needed to maintain successful delivery.
• Review and approve key milestones, deliverables, and completion plans, ensuring solutions are sustainable and meet business requirements.
• Drive consistent communication across programs, providing leaders with transparent reporting and progress updates.
• Promote collaboration across teams, regions, and business units to share knowledge, improve delivery practices, and support enterprise initiatives.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience leading complex technology programs, project portfolios, or PMO functions.
• Proven experience managing large-scale technology initiatives within a financial services, banking, or regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in project and program management, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery governance.
• Good understanding of products in Capital Markets and associated Credit Risk
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business, technology, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience establishing PMOs, delivery frameworks, and operational reporting structures.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of technology delivery practices, systems development lifecycles, and organizational change management.
• Ability to make informed decisions in complex or ambiguous situations while balancing business objectives, risks, and regulatory requirements.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience leading global or multi-regional technology programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise transformation, process improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $220000.00/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.

22 vacation days, 12 sicks days per calendar year. You can roll over up to 5 but they must be used before March 31st. vacation days increase to 25 days after 5 years. 401K- can start contributing day 1 and SMBC will begin match up to 3% after 6 months of service. This vest 20% each year and is fully vested after 5 years of service. Cigna Medical benefits

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

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

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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.