Engagement Manager II

DescriptionThink of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success. Ready to join us? Heres what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires:The Engagement Manager II (EM II) is a delivery leadership role within the organization. The individual manages one or more projects/project teams/programs at a time. The Engagement Manager owns customer expectations, ensures delivery assurance for application services deliverables, and drives overall client outcomes. The EM role quantifies the business benefits of project outcomes throughout the engagement. As a more advanced In an engagement Manager position, an EM II is expected to have the experience and background to perform all the duties described below for engagements of all service types, including all those expected of an EM I, along with complex deliverable-based, fully outsourced, or large-scale engagements or programs. This position requires a more demanding set of skills, an educational background, and demonstrated experience in the technical practice area. Strategic Thinker & Market Strategist Customer-First Mindset:o Urgently and actively accountable for project and customer requirements to ensure customer satisfaction and contract compliance.o Succinctly understands and explains how the application solution addresses customer needs and discusses benefits in terms of business value versus technology featureso Establish and perform periodic customer, project, and solution health checks with client project teams based on the target metrics associated with the Value Streams defined at the onset of the engagement.o Ensure customer reference-ability and support and enhance ongoing relationships.o Define and implement a Communication Plan that meets project and customer expectations, then urgently ensure a rhythm of continuous communication and escalation inside TEK and with the client relative to project status, opportunities, and imminent risks.o Participate in the development and execution of an Account Strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Innovative: Thinks out of the box and works to solve business problems. Drives growth by relentlessly searching for new and improved ways of serving our internal and external customers. Collaborates heavily with Practice, Solutions, and Sales Teams towards this end. Ability to highlight risks associated with activities that deviate from stated business goals and define costs related to deviation. Leadership Presence: Inspires and motivates a sense of direction and purpose. Energize team members to strive towards a compelling vision of the future by embracing and embodying company values in all aspects of their work. Offers clarity around project goals and objectives to enable effective collaboration towards a shared purpose. Strategic Perspective & Judgment: Maintains a clear view of the customers current and future business needs above and beyond the engagement deliverables. Uses deep industry and cultural knowledge to anticipate trends and opportunities; takes a long-term view of the business and the broad strategy and translates it into meaningful goals and objectives. Collaboration with the account team to ensure costs, planning, governance, and risks are visible and issues are resolvedProject and Team Management Possess sufficient experience directly managing projects as it relates to the position of EM 2 Able to articulate the high-level activities and deliverables during each phase of the Project lifecycle Able to articulate high-level KPIs he tracks to manage and control the project Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team Seeks the perspective and expertise of othersCustomer Focus Ability to articulate the value provided to the customer Demonstrates practical customer management skills and delivers services in a timely and professional wayOrganizational Agility / Drives for Results: Understand and support the approach and solution design proposed by collaborating with customers and stakeholders to manage their expectations, proactively resolve business issues on time, and then work vigorously to ensure the path towards fulfilling customer expectations is always dignified. Urgently and actively develop, maintain, and track quantifiable metrics that support business and project goals. Continually healthily challenges others and addresses performance gaps well before there are any negative impacts on service delivery. Situational Leadership: Adjusts behavior to best fit the style of others and the needed style based upon the situation, the customer culture, and project goals. Self-Awareness & Development: Recognizes own strengths and weaknesses. Admits mistakes; proactively seeks feedback from others. Extracts learning from failure.Building Relationships / Trust & Assessing Talent Collaborates / Creates Buy-in: Builds both informal & formal relationships across organizational boundaries. Assessing Talent & Push: Mentor, manage, and develop project team members. Conduct annual reviews throughout the year on employee performance where required. Leading Inclusively: Recruits, develops, and retains a diverse, high-quality workforce; maintains a high-performing team that leads and manages an inclusive workplace that maximizes each persons talents to achieve sound results.Requisite Abilities and/or Skills: Possesses incredible degrees of situational awareness with Customer First Mindset. Operates with a sense of healthy paranoia by continually ensuring the Customer expectations and goals are urgently addressed and that any potential barriers or risks to success are immediately escalated and addressed Excellent oral and written communication skills, analysis and problem-solving skills, and excellent time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting at senior executive/director levels Superior people and personnel management skills. Self-Development: Active and passionate role in their own personal and professional development. Understand areas for growth and learning, create a plan to improve, and aggressively pursue that plan. Remains up to date on required reading and training.Required Education and/or Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science (other majors acceptable with requisite experience) 13+ years of experience in information technology and professional services at a consulting services technology provider At least 10+ years of project management experience, of which at least 4+ years were performed as a technical project manager. Proven experience in planning, executing, and overseeing data-related projects. Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, waterfall) and tools (E.g., Jira) Strong understanding of development principles, including data, life cycle, quality, governance, security, and ethics Certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud preferred. 4+ years of development experience is a must. Someone started their career as a developer and then rose to the ranks of lead and then (Tech) Project Manager. Experience in enterprise architecture and solution design. Hands-on leadership and end-to-end ownership of leading and delivering platforms and products by leveraging a modern technology stack (Cloud, DevOps) Knowledge of Data technologies like Data Warehousing or Cloud experience preferred. Excellent experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). PMP or other project management certification (e.g., Scrum Certified) preferred.SkillsProject managementTop Skills DetailsProject managementAdditional Skills & QualificationsSee AboveExperience LevelIntermediate LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Hanover, MD.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $150000.00/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.We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for 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 Permanent position based out of Hanover, MD.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.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-006383625Profession: Project Manager