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Project/Program Manager III

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Arlington, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Description

Role: Program Manager (Early Career Talent Development Programs)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Manager to lead and scale our Early Career Talent Development Programs. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing programs that attract, develop, and retain early career talent, including interns, entry level candidates, and rotational program participants. The ideal candidate is passionate about talent development, highly organized, and skilled at managing cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, launch, and manage early career programs such as internships, co-ops, and new graduate rotational programs

Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders to align programs with workforce planning and organizational goals

Develop program curricula, including onboarding, training, mentorship, and professional development initiatives

Monitor program performance using data and analytics; provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

Manage program logistics, timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships

Serve as the primary point of contact for program participants, stakeholders, and external partners (e.g., universities)

Foster an inclusive and engaging participant experience that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion goals

Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and early talent pipelines

Track participant progress and support career development and conversion to full-time roles

Key Competencies:

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Program Design & Execution

Communication & Influence

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Additional Skills & Qualifications

REGULAR FT STANDARD

Up to candidate on start no later than 9am.

Team can start anywhere from 6am-9am but also depends on the day

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

>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

We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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.

Salary : $70 - $75

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