IT Project Manager - Counterparty Credit Risk; Director LEVEL

Position: IT Project Manager - Counter party Credit Risk (DIRECTOR LEVEL)
Top Skills' Details-Experience in Counter party Credit Risk (CCR) to support regulatory SR 11-10, risk management, and front-to-back change initiatives
- Good understanding of key CCR exposure metrics including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Maximum Potential Exposure (MPE), andbe capable of working with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, Technology, and Operations teams to deliver strategic and regulatory programs.

- Good understanding of capital markets traded products: IR Swaps, CDS, FX swaps etc.

Description 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of technology programs, ensuring agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and outcomes are achieved.

Establish program governance frameworks, including scope, stakeholder engagement, resource plans, reporting, and delivery standards.

Build and oversee Program Management Office (PMO) structures, defining clear ownership, responsibilities, and accountability across work streams.

Partner with business and technology leaders to align program priorities with strategic objectives and operational needs.

Monitor program performance, risks, dependencies, and financials, taking corrective action when needed to maintain successful delivery.

Review and approve key milestones, deliverables, and completion plans, ensuring solutions are sustainable and meet business requirements.

Drive consistent communication across programs, providing leaders with transparent reporting and progress updates.

Promote collaboration across teams, regions, and business units to share knowledge, improve delivery practices, and support enterprise initiatives.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
10+ years of experience leading complex technology programs, project portfolios, or PMO functions.

Proven experience managing large-scale technology initiatives within a financial services, banking, or regulated environment.

Strong expertise in project and program management, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery governance.

Good understanding of products in Capital Markets and associated Credit Risk 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 with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.

Knowledge of technology delivery practices, systems development life cycles, and organizational change management.

Ability to make informed decisions in complex or ambiguous situations while balancing business objectives, risks, and regulatory requirements.

NICE TO HAVE 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.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $220000.00/yr. 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.
22 vacation days, 12 sicks days per calendar year. You can roll over up to 5 but they must be used before March 31st. vacation days increase to 25 days after 5 years.

401K- can start contributing day 1 and SMBC will begin match up to 3% after 6 months of service. This vest 20% each year and is fully vested after 5 years of service.

Cigna Medical benefits

Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.About TEKsystems

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