Project Manager

TEKsystems; Tukwila (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a hands-on Senior Project Manager to drive a Digital Banking Transformation program, coordinating mobile banking, online platforms, onboarding, and payments initiatives. The role emphasizes execution with tight coordination across Product, Technology, Operations, and Risk in a fast-paced financial services setting.

The ideal candidate brings deep Agile expertise, a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale banking projects, and strong stakeholder management to ensure

Qualifications

• Retail banking or financial services experience.
• Senior Project Management experience.
• Hands-on in enterprise-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage RAID, risks, and dependencies across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Digital Banking Transformation initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage scope, timelines, financials, risks, and dependencies across multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate delivery activities across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, QA and Business stakeholders.

Skills

Senior PM

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Project planning

Financial management

Job description

Senior Project Manager Digital Banking Transformation

100% Remote (Candidates that reside in Pacific Standard Time are priority)

Target Duration: Funded through the end of 2026 with strong potential for extension based on project demand and performance. This role supports multiple strategic digital banking initiatives that are expected to continue beyond the current statement of work.

THIS ROLE:

• We are seeking a Project Manager to support a large-scale Digital Banking Transformation program focused on enhancing customer-facing digital channels including mobile banking applications, online banking platforms, digital onboarding, payments, and customer experience initiatives.
• This is a highly visible role supporting multiple strategic initiatives within a fast-paced financial services environment.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong project delivery experience, deep Agile expertise, and proven experience leading digital banking transformation efforts.

Important: Read Before Applying

This is not a high-level Program Manager role. This role requires a hands-on Senior Project Manager who is willing to get into the details and personally drive execution every day. Candidates who are successful in this environment are those who:

• Build and maintain detailed project plans
• Manage project financials and forecasting
• Maintain RAID logs and risk registers
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and planning sessions
• Drive action items to completion
• Manage dependencies across teams
• Take detailed meeting notes
• Follow up with stakeholders
• Coordinate testing, readiness, and implementation activities
• Help organize and facilitate quarterly planning events
• Focus on outcomes and delivery rather than simply reporting status

This is an execution-focused role. Candidates that prefer to stay at a strategic or portfolio level will not be successful in this environment.

Required QualificationsCandidates must have experience within retail banking, credit unions, fintech, digital banking, or financial services environments. Senior Project Management Experience

Candidates must have experience leading complex, enterprise-scale projects involving:

• Cross-functional teams
• Multiple stakeholders
• Project financial management
• Resource planning
• Risk management
• Delivery governance
• Full project lifecycle ownership

Agile / Scrum Experience

Strong experience with:

• Agile methodologies
• Scrum frameworks
• Sprint planning
• Backlog management
• Quarterly planning
• Release planning
• Cross-team dependency management

Digital Banking Transformation Experience

Candidates must have direct experience supporting initiatives such as:

• Mobile Banking Applications
• Online Banking Platforms
• Digital Account Opening
• Customer/Member Digital Experiences
• Digital Payments
• Lending Platforms
• Digital Self-Service Capabilities
• Banking Channel Modernization

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery

• Lead complex, cross-functional Digital Banking Transformation initiatives from planning through implementation and closure.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage project scope, timeline, financials, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Coordinate delivery activities across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, QA, and Business stakeholders.

Agile Delivery

• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Retrospectives, Daily Standups, and Release Planning activities.
• Support Agile teams through execution and removal of delivery blockers.
• Prepare and facilitate Quarterly Planning and roadmap sessions.
• Drive delivery accountability across multiple workstreams.

Governance & Communication

• Maintain detailed RAID logs, action registers, dependency trackers, and executive reporting.
• Prepare status reports, executive updates, dashboards, and steering committee materials.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate critical decision-making discussions.
• Ensure projects comply with established methodologies, governance standards, and best practices.

Risk & Implementation Management

• Identify and mitigate delivery risks before they impact milestones.
• Coordinate testing, implementation readiness, deployment activities, and post-production stabilization.
• Manage issue escalation and cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
• Ensure successful delivery of measurable business outcomes.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate:

• Is highly organized and execution-focused
• Enjoys solving problems and removing blockers
• Is comfortable driving accountability across teams
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Takes ownership of outcomes
• Is equally comfortable discussing strategy and managing day-to-day execution details
• Understands that project success comes from discipline, follow-through, and strong stakeholder management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tukwila, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/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 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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2026.

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.

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.