IT Project Manager - Counterparty Credit Risk (DIRECTOR LEVEL)

TEKsystems • Charlotte, NC

1d • $190,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

The role focuses on Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), regulatory SR 11-10, risk management, and front-to-back change initiatives. It requires working with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, Technology, and Operations teams, with an understanding of CCR exposure metrics such as Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Maximum Potential Exposure (MPE), as well as capital markets products such as IR swaps, CDS, and FX swaps.

This is a permanent, hybrid position based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The advertised annual pay range is $190,000 to $220,000. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading complex technology programs, project portfolios, or PMO functions.
• Proven experience managing large-scale technology initiatives within financial services, banking, or another regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in project and program management, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery governance.
• Good understanding of capital markets products and associated credit risk.
• Understanding of CCR exposure metrics including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Maximum Potential Exposure (MPE).
• Ability to work with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, Technology, and Operations teams.
• 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, including 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 Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of technology programs, ensuring agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and outcomes are achieved.
• Establish program governance frameworks covering scope, stakeholder engagement, resource plans, reporting, and delivery standards.
• Build and oversee PMO structures, defining 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, and take corrective action when needed.
• Review and approve key milestones, deliverables, and completion plans to ensure solutions are sustainable and meet business requirements.
• Provide transparent reporting and progress updates to leaders through consistent program communications.
• Promote collaboration across teams, regions, and business units to share knowledge, improve delivery practices, and support enterprise initiatives.
• Work with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, Technology, and Operations teams to deliver CCR-related regulatory, risk management, and front-to-back change initiatives.

Benefits

• 22 vacation days per calendar year, increasing to 25 days after five years.
• 12 sick days per calendar year; up to five days may be rolled over, but must be used before March 31.
• 401(k) contributions can begin on day one; employer match of up to 3% begins after six months of service. Matching contributions vest 20% per year and are fully vested after five years of service.
• Cigna medical benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed