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Program/Project Manager (Global/Capital Markets) *Hiring ASAP*

TEKsystems

Jersey City, NJ · HybridContract$60–68/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$60–68/hr
Location
Jersey City, NJHybrid
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Program Manager/Senior Project Manager will lead technology delivery for strategic initiatives in a Global Markets Technology organization. The role works across development, QA, release management, business analysis, product, risk, and front-office teams through the software development lifecycle. The posting seeks capital-markets technology experience, ideally supporting market risk, regulatory, trading, front-office, or data-platform initiatives, in a hybrid Jersey City environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Agile DeliveryRelease ManagementTesting CyclesProject ManagementMarket RiskCommunication SkillsProgram ManagementJiraCapital MarketsGlobal Markets TechnologyTechnology DeliverySoftware Development Processes

Qualifications

Global Markets Technology ExperienceCapital Markets Technology OrganizationHands-on Technology Delivery Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Program Manager/Senior Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technology Delivery Lead to support strategic initiatives within a Global Markets Technology organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering technology projects in capital markets environments, with experience working directly alongside developers, QA teams, release management, business analysts, product owners, risk managers, and front-office stakeholders.

This is a hands-on delivery role focused on driving execution through the full software development lifecycle, not a PMO, governance, change management, or status reporting position. The hiring manager's preference is for candidates with Global Markets Technology experience, ideally supporting Market Risk, Regulatory, Trading, Front Office, or Data Platform initiatives within an investment banking environment.

Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge of capital markets, financial products, and technology platforms supporting trading and risk functions. Experience at (Client site) a or other large investment banks is highly desirable. Individuals should be capable of quickly integrating into complex programs, operating independently, and driving technology delivery with minimal ramp-up time in a hybrid Jersey City, NJ environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives within Global Markets Technology.

  • Partner directly with Development, QA, Release Management, Business Analysis, Product, and Business teams to ensure successful execution.

  • Coordinate project planning, execution, testing, implementation, and release activities.

  • Manage project risks, dependencies, timelines, and stakeholder communications.

  • Drive alignment across technology and business organizations to achieve project objectives.

  • Translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans and support implementation efforts.

  • Ensure adherence to SDLC processes and delivery best practices.

  • Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders across multiple workstreams.

Required Qualifications

Global Markets Technology Experience

  • Proven experience working within Global Markets Technology environments.

  • Experience supporting technology initiatives related to:

o Market Risk

o Regulatory Programs

o Trading Technology

o Front Office Technology

o Risk Platforms

o Data Platforms and Data Warehousing

  • Candidates must come from capital markets-focused technology organizations.

Experience in non-relevant domains such as Retail Banking, Credit Cards, Wealth Management, Insurance, Infrastructure, or non-financial services environments will not be considered.

Technology DeliveryExperience

  • Hands-on experience managing technology delivery projects from initiation through implementation.

  • Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery processes.

Required Skills

  • Agile Delivery

  • Release Management

  • Testing Cycles

  • Project Management

  • Market Risk

  • Communication Skills

  • Program Management

  • Jira

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,445 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–68/hr
  • US median$45–58/hr391 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $64/hr, is 22% above the US median midpoint ($53/hr) — in the middle half of Program Manager hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 252 open Program Manager jobs in New Jersey and 11,445 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (9,642 postings).
Education
4,830 of the 11,445 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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