Program/Project Manager (Global/Capital Markets) *Hiring ASAP*

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced Technology Delivery Lead to drive end-to-end technology initiatives within Global Markets Technology. The role collaborates with developers, QA, release, BA, product, and trading teams to ensure successful execution.

Hybrid work environment; requires hands-on delivery across SDLC and strong capital markets knowledge, especially in risk, trading, and data platforms.

Qualifications

• Global Markets Technology experience in capital markets environments.
• Experience supporting Market Risk, Regulatory Programs, Trading Technology, Front Office Technology, or Data Platforms.
• Candidates should come from capital markets technology organizations.
• Hands-on delivery experience from initiation to implementation.
• Strong understanding of software development and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives within Global Markets Technology.
• Partner with Development, QA, Release Management, BA, Product, and Business teams to ensure execution.
• Coordinate project planning, execution, testing, implementation, and release activities.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive alignment across technology and business to achieve objectives.
• Translate business requirements into delivery plans and support implementations.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC processes and delivery best practices.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders across workstreams.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Release Management

Testing Cycles

Project Management

Market Risk

Communication Skills

Program Management

Jira

Tools

Jira

Job description

Program Manager/Senior Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technology Delivery Lead to support strategic initiatives within a Global Markets Technology organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering technology projects in capital markets environments, with experience working directly alongside developers, QA teams, release management, business analysts, product owners, risk managers, and front-office stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on delivery role focused on driving execution through the full software development lifecycle, not a PMO, governance, change management, or status reporting position. The hiring manager's preference is for candidates with Global Markets Technology experience, ideally supporting Market Risk, Regulatory, Trading, Front Office, or Data Platform initiatives within an investment banking environment.

Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge of capital markets, financial products, and technology platforms supporting trading and risk functions. Experience at (Client site) a or other large investment banks is highly desirable. Individuals should be capable of quickly integrating into complex programs, operating independently, and driving technology delivery with minimal ramp‑up time in a hybrid Jersey City, NJ environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technology initiatives within Global Markets Technology.
• Partner directly with Development, QA, Release Management, Business Analysis, Product, and Business teams to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate project planning, execution, testing, implementation, and release activities.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive alignment across technology and business organizations to achieve project objectives.
• Translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans and support implementation efforts.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC processes and delivery best practices.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders across multiple workstreams.

Required Qualifications

Global Markets Technology Experience

Proven experience working within Global Markets Technology environments.

Experience supporting technology initiatives related to:

• Market Risk
• Regulatory Programs
• Trading Technology
• Front Office Technology
• Risk Platforms
• Data Platforms and Data Warehousing

Candidates must come from capital markets‑focused technology organizations.

Experience in non‑relevant domains such as Retail Banking, Credit Cards, Wealth Management, Insurance, Infrastructure, or non‑financial services environments will not be considered.

Technology DeliveryExperience

Hands‑on experience managing technology delivery projects from initiation through implementation.

Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery processes.

Required Skills

Agile Delivery

Release Management

Testing Cycles

Project Management

Market Risk

Communication Skills

Program Management

Jira

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.

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.