Project Manager

DescriptionThis role will be responsible for independently leading small to medium Finance and Actuarial initiatives with focused support for Enterprise Modeling team, providing project coordination and delivery support across modeling, data, and reporting workstreams. The ideal candidate is early-to-mid career, eager to build project management skills in a technical, analytics-driven environment, and comfortable learning the fundamentals of modeling and data delivery processes while working under the guidance of senior project managers and team leads. Key Responsibilities Support the Enterprise Modeling team by helping coordinate day-to-day project activities, meetings, and deliverables across model development, data, reporting, and business operations workstreams. Assist in creating and maintaining project plans, status reports, dashboards, meeting notes, and standard project artifact templates under the direction of senior team members. Help track action items, risks, issues, and decisions (RAID log), following up with task owners to keep items moving and current. Coordinate scheduling and logistics for sprint/backlog grooming sessions, stand-ups, and planning meetings for one or more projects. Support the organization and upkeep of the team's backlog and work items in ADO (or equivalent tool), including setting up tasks, defects, and basic reporting views. Compile and format project metrics and status updates into summary views for review by team leads and stakeholders. Manage relationships with mid-to-senior level stakeholders Build working relationships with team members across Modeling, Actuarial, IT, and Finance to support smooth day-to-day coordination. Learn and apply core PMO tools (e.g., ADO, SmartSheet, Excel, PowerPoint) to support reporting and documentation needs. Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to support backlog planning, refinement, and prioritization. Facilitate planning activities, delivery cadences, and milestone tracking in Agile or hybrid delivery models. Ensure backlogs are well maintained and aligned to delivery commitments and capacity constraints Escalate potential risks, scheduling conflicts, or blockers to senior project managers in a timely manner. Take on increasing ownership of smaller projects or defined workstreams as experience grows. Required Skills / Experience 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related support role; internship or academic project experience considered for candidates newer to the field. 4-year degree or equivalent experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple small tasks or workstreams at once. Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting updates to a small team. Familiarity with project management concepts and methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) gained through coursework, certification, or on-the-job exposure. Working proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; as well as PMO tools such as ADO, SmartSheet, JIRA, or MS Project. Exposure to financial services, insurance, or actuarial/modeling environments Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and asking questions to close knowledge gaps. A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in growing into a project management career within a data/modeling-focused environment. Preferred Skills / Experience Familiarity with modeling or data platforms such as Prophet, Oracle Cloud EPM, or Snowflake is a plus, but not required. CAPM, PMP, or entry-level Agile certification (e.g., CSM). Prior experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or a similar work-tracking toolSkillsProject management, financial services, agile, stakeholder management, Scrum, ADO, Pmp, actuarial modeling, actuarialTop Skills DetailsProject management,financial services,agile,stakeholder management,Scrum,ADOAdditional Skills & QualificationsPreferred Qualifications Experience supporting actuarial, finance, risk, insurance, or model development teams. Experience working with actuarial modeling platforms or vendors such as: Milliman FIS Scrum Master experience or Agile project delivery experience. PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, or related certifications (not required but highly desirable). Understanding of data flows, data quality, automation, and reporting processes.Experience LevelIntermediate LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newport Beach, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newport Beach, CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.About TEKsystemsWe'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.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006355626Profession: Project Manager