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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager - Application Modernization & Test Environment Transformation - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $166,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Application Testing, Microsoft Azure, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fa57ca12-484e-4976-aafe-77fb9c1cbd27 ## About the Role * Proven experience leading an Application Workstream within a large-scale modernization or transformation program. * Experience overseeing multiple parallel projects or workstreams. * 7+ years of Project Management experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives. * Strong experience managing application migration, modernization, cloud migration, platform migration, or infrastructure transformation efforts. * Experience working directly with software development and infrastructure teams. * Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. * Proven success managing complex dependencies across multiple teams and organizations. * Experience operating in Agile and hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments. * Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar project management and work tracking tools. * Strong understanding of application architecture, SDLC, test environments, and technical delivery processes. * Program Management experience across multiple enterprise initiatives. * Financial services, banking, or credit union experience. * Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives. * Experience supporting cloud-native transformation programs. * Strong understanding of cloud platforms and infrastructure automation., The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who: * Can navigate ambiguity and organizational complexity. * Excels at driving execution and accountability. * Builds strong relationships across technical and business teams. * Effectively influences stakeholders without direct authority. * Is willing to roll up their sleeves and actively lead delivery rather than provide administrative PMO support. * Demonstrates exceptional follow-through, communication, and execution discipline. Tools & Environment * Azure DevOps (ADO) * Agile / Scrum Methodologies * Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Concepts * Enterprise Application Ecosystems * Modern Test Environment Platforms * Hybrid Agile / Waterfall Delivery Framework Interested candidates should have a strong blend of technical project management, application modernization experience, and the ability to lead complex enterprise initiatives from planning through execution. ## Description * TEKsystems is seeking a highly driven Project Manager to lead the Application Workstream within a large-scale Modern Test Environments Program. * This high-impact initiative is focused on transforming legacy, highly manual application test environments into modern, scalable, and automated Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) platforms. * This role is ideal for a hands-on Project Manager or Program Manager who thrives in complex technical environments, can effectively influence stakeholders without direct authority, and has experience driving application modernization, migration, or infrastructure transformation initiatives. Why This Opportunity? * You'll play a key role in helping an enterprise organization modernize its application testing ecosystem, reduce operational risk, and accelerate software delivery capabilities. This is a strategic initiative with significant visibility and business impact. What You'll Do * Lead project management activities for the Application Workstream within a major modernization program. * Partner with application owners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and align priorities. * Facilitate discovery sessions to identify application dependencies, migration requirements, and onboarding considerations. * Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risks, issues, and dependency tracking. * Coordinate migration readiness efforts across multiple application teams. * Drive execution through design, planning, migration, testing, and implementation phases. * Manage complex interdependencies across application, engineering, and infrastructure teams. * Track work and dependencies using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools. * Support roadmap planning, sprint alignment, and stakeholder communications. * Provide executive-level status reporting, issue escalation, and ongoing program updates. * Ensure successful onboarding of applications into newly developed test environments. ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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