Sr Project Manager (Fraud)

TEKsystems; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Project Manager to enhance fraud detection in Commercial Lending. This fully remote role requires expertise in project management and fraud prevention systems, focusing on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management, preferably in financial services.
• Proven experience leading fraud detection initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of a multi-phase fraud detection program.
• Partner with teams across Fraud Strategy, Risk, Compliance, and Technology.

Skills

Project Management

Fraud Prevention

Commercial Lending

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Fraud Detection (Commercial Lending)

Location:

100% Remote

Worksite Location (for reference):

17000 Horizon Way, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Job Category:

Project Management | Financial | Commercial Lending

Position Overview:

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a strategic initiative focused on enhancing fraud detection capabilities within the Commercial Lending space. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with expertise in project management, fraud prevention systems, and commercial lending operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership: Drive end-to-end delivery of a multi-phase fraud detection program tailored to commercial lending and small business banking.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Fraud Strategy, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Commercial Lending to align on goals and execution.
3. Scope & Planning: Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans in line with business priorities.
4. Risk & Budget Management: Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets to ensure successful and timely delivery.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with executive and operational stakeholders to provide updates, manage expectations, and gather input.
6. Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to enterprise project governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
7. Vendor Oversight: Manage third-party vendors and technology partners involved in fraud detection tools and integrations.
8. Subject Matter Expertise: Provide insights into fraud detection trends, commercial underwriting, and regulatory expectations.

Required Qualifications:

1. 7+ years in project management, preferably within financial services or banking.
2. Proven experience leading fraud detection or financial prevention initiatives.
3. Strong understanding of commercial lending and small business banking processes; experience in commercial underwriting is a plus.
4. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field. MBA or PMP certification preferred.
5. Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
6. Understanding of fraud-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML, KYC).

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in matrixed organizations with both business and technology teams.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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:

Fully remote position.

Application Deadline:

May 23, 2025

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services:

We are a leading provider of business and technology services, helping accelerate business transformation for our customers through strategy, design, execution, and operations. With a team of 80,000+ working with over 6,000 clients—including 80% of the Fortune 500—we leverage our scale, full-stack capabilities, and speed to deliver results. We are committed to building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts globally. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are part of Allegis Group. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.