Project Manager (Core Banking Conversion & Data Migration)

Enterprise Project Manager (Core Banking Conversion & Data Migration)

Location: 100% Remote

Contract Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract

Overview

We are seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead a highly visible and business-critical core banking transformation initiative involving the integration of two large credit union organizations onto a single core banking platform. This role will own end-to-end delivery of a complex data migration and conversion program, partnering with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, consultants, and data specialists to ensure successful execution from planning through production cutover.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading large-scale banking or credit union transformation programs, including Fiserv DNA conversions, data migrations, testing and validation efforts, merger and acquisition initiatives, and core banking platform implementations.

Top Required Skills

1. Strong Project Management Skills

Must have proven experience leading large, complex enterprise programs involving multiple workstreams, stakeholders, vendors, budgets, risks, dependencies, and executive-level communications.

2. Fiserv DNA Core Banking Experience

Direct experience with the Fiserv DNA platform is essential, including knowledge of DNA data structures, account relationships, product configurations, major/minor codes, and conversion activities.

3. Data Migration Project Experience

Demonstrated success managing complex data migrations, including data mapping, testing, validation, reconciliation, defect remediation, mock conversions, and production cutovers.

What You'll Be Doing

Enterprise Project Leadership

• Lead one or more complex enterprise initiatives related to a core banking conversion and organizational integration program.
• Own project execution from initiation through closure.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate effective collaboration across business, technology, operations, data, and vendor teams.
• Provide executive-level communication, reporting, and status updates.

Conversion & Data Migration Management

• Lead the end-to-end management of core banking conversion workstreams.
• Coordinate product mapping between legacy and target-state banking products.
• Manage field-to-field data mapping and migration activities.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive testing, validation, reconciliation, and defect remediation plans.
• Coordinate multiple mock conversions and conversion rehearsals.
• Lead readiness planning and production cutover activities.

Governance, Risk, & Financial Management

• Establish and maintain project governance standards.
• Prepare and participate in steering committee meetings.
• Manage RAID logs, project budgets, forecasts, invoices, and resource plans.
• Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Track and communicate project risks, issues, dependencies, and decision points.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong partnerships across business lines, technology teams, data teams, vendors, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Review vendor contracts and statements of work (SOWs).
• Drive accountability across teams without direct reporting authority.
• Influence decision-making and align stakeholders around project objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives within banking, credit unions, or financial services.
• 5+ years managing core banking conversions, data migrations, merger and acquisition initiatives, or enterprise transformation programs.
• Experience managing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong expertise in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, governance, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or other Project Management certifications.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or other Agile certifications.
• Direct experience with the Fiserv DNA Core Banking Platform.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting Fiserv DNA conversions.
• Experience with:
  • DNA data structures
  • Product configuration
  • Major/minor codes
  • Account structures
  • Conversion execution activities
• Strong understanding of deposit and lending products.
• Experience developing and managing data validation and testing strategies.
• Experience coordinating large-scale conversion efforts involving business, technology, and vendor teams.
• Prior experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or core banking transformations.
• Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) and Clarizen.

Key Competencies

• Enterprise Program Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Project Governance
• Executive Communication
• Risk & Issue Management
• Stakeholder Influence
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Adaptability & Initiative

Why This Opportunity?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale financial services transformation that will consolidate two organizations onto a single core banking platform. The successful candidate will have significant visibility with executive leadership and will directly influence one of the organization's most important strategic initiatives, helping drive operational efficiency, member experience improvements, and long-term business growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tukwila, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/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 position based out of Tukwila, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.

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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.