Program Manager (Financial Merger)

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Program Manager to support a major financial institution merger. This role is responsible for driving execution across technology, operations, compliance, risk, and business workstreams in a highly regulated environment.

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 leaders across technology, operations, compliance, risk, legal, and business teams
• Track and report program status through clear, executive-level updates and dashboards
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues appropriately
• Support governance routines including steering committees, working groups, and executive forums
• Ensure merger activities align with regulatory and compliance requirements specific to financial institutions
• This role requires comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving merger environments with high visibility and accountability

Requirements:

• Direct experience supporting mergers or acquisitions within a financial institution (bank, credit union, or regulated fintech)
• Program-level ownership, not just project or PMO coordination
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams (technology, operations, compliance, data, business, etc.)
• Familiarity working in regulated financial environments (e.g., NCUA, FDIC, OCC, state regulators)
• Proven experience creating and managing: Integrated program plans, RAID logs, Dependency tracking, Executive reporting materials
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high level stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Credit union–specific merger experience
• Exposure to core banking system integration, data migration, or digital channel integration
• Experience stepping into an in-flight or distressed merger program
• PMP or similar certification (not required)