Program Manager (Financial Institution Merger) / 100% Remote - Seattle, WA

TEKsystems•Seattle, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large-scale financial institution merger within a highly regulated environment. This role is focused on hands-on program execution, ownership of complex workstreams, and delivering results across technology, operations, compliance, and business functions. This is not a general project management or coordination role. Candidates must have direct, verifiable experience managing mergers within banks, credit unions, or regulated financial services organizations. Profiles limited to task tracking or meeting facilitation will not be considered.

Requirements

Direct experience supporting mergers or acquisitions within a financial institution (bank, credit union, or regulated fintech)
Proven program-level ownership (not just project coordination or support)
Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams (technology, operations, compliance, data, business impacts)
Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., NCUA, FDIC, OCC, or state regulators)
Strong experience creating and managing: Integrated program plans, RAID logs, Dependency tracking, Executive reporting materials
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Experience with the Fiserv DNA core banking platform

Nice To Haves

Credit union–specific merger experience
Exposure to core banking integrations, data migrations, or digital channel integration
Experience stepping into an in-flight or distressed merger program
PMP or equivalent certification (not required)

Responsibilities

Own and manage merger program workstreams, timelines, dependencies, and risks across multiple functional areas
Build and maintain integrated master plans, dependency maps, and RAID logs
Coordinate activities related to Day 1 readiness, integration planning, and post-merger stabilization
Partner closely with technology, operations, compliance, risk, legal, and business leaders
Track and report program status through clear, concise executive-level updates
Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues appropriately
Support governance routines including steering committees, working groups, and executive forums
Ensure all merger activities align with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
This role requires comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving merger environments with multiple parallel workstreams.