Program Manager/Release Train Engineer

TEKsystems; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 200,579,000 - 243,560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a seasoned IT Project Leader for a contract role based in Fort Mill, SC. You will lead complex programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and work with executives to drive strategy and delivery. The position supports hybrid work and offers competitive hourly pay.

You will manage budgets, timelines, risks, and external partnerships while ensuring quality outcomes and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage planning and execution of complex projects.
• Identify resources, create schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with executives, engineering, and product management.
• Assess project risks and issues and resolve them.
• Develop detailed work plans, estimates and status reports.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end product development to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and adjust plans as needed.
• Negotiate with external parties where necessary.
• Coordinate budgets and resource allocation.

Skills

Program management

Agile

Software development life cycle

Jira

Confluence

Cross functional teams

Release management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

• Lead and manage the planning and execution of complex projects and initiatives within the organization.
• Coordinates activities of the project team, identifies necessary resources and develops schedules to meet completion deadlines.
• Partner with executive leadership, engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and guide technical and product Strategies.
• Determines scope and impact of project risks and issues; raises and resolves issues.
• Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own IT project leadership area to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how areas of IT project leadership collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process, ensuring timely and quality delivery of complex programs and products.
• Persuades and influences others through communication and diplomacy skills; may negotiate with external parties.
• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules; project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners such as vendors, suppliers, customers, investors, analysts, media outlets, government agencies, industry associations, etc.
• Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of progress against project milestones and adjust course as needed.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.
• Identify potential issues early on and address them proactively before they become major problems.
• Coordinate resources effectively to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Ensure timely communication of relevant information to stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and other financial aspects of the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning and execution of complex projects and initiatives within the organization.
• Coordinates activities of the project team, identifies necessary resources and develops schedules to meet completion deadlines.
• Partner with executive leadership, engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and guide technical and product Strategies.
• Determines scope and impact of project risks and issues; raises and resolves issues.
• Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own IT project leadership area to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how areas of IT project leadership collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process, ensuring timely and quality delivery of complex programs and products.
• Persuades and influences others through communication and diplomacy skills; may negotiate with external parties.
• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules; project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners such as vendors, suppliers, customers, investors, analysts, media outlets, government agencies, industry associations, etc.
• Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of progress against project milestones and adjust course as needed.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.
• Identify potential issues early on and address them proactively before they become major problems.
• Coordinate resources effectively to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Ensure timely communication of relevant information to stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and other financial aspects of the project.

Skills

Program management, Agile, software development life cycle, Jira, confluence, Cross functional teams, release management

Top Skills Details

Program management,Agile,software development life cycle,Jira,confluence,Cross functional teams,release management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Mill, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/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 hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.