Remote IT Project Manager, Security & Compliance

Summary

Join our team as the IT Project Manager and oversee IT projects, ensuring regulatory and security requirements are met. This role requires expertise in project management, security protocols, compliance standards, and internal auditing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of related experience within professional services, project management, compliance monitoring, risk management, or IT internal/external audit
• Understand business processes, internal control risk management, controls and related standards
• Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal) and meeting deadlines
• Experience with audit and assessment, staff task assignment and monitoring, and reporting progress against milestones
• Proficient with Office software suite

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of IT projects
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant security standards and/or adherence to specific cyber security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA)
• Collaborate with the security teams to identify and mitigate security risks
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and corporate policies
• Research, plan, and implement new initiatives associated with improvements to the information security program, internal controls, and overall health of infrastructure / environments
• Perform annual internal audits, including reviews of cybersecurity, internal applications, systems currently being developed and/or implemented, and technology infrastructure
• Evaluate effectiveness and review test procedures of internal controls over data management, application processing, logical security, systems acquisition and deployment, system and network infrastructure, change management, computer operations, and production support
• Assess collected data and IT infrastructure for key information security and cybersecurity risks
• Regularly coordinate with external auditors, IT administrators, and business executives
• Lead and coordinate efforts associated to security audit initiatives with client partners, as well as external auditing and regulatory 3rd parties (e.g. SOC2 Audits, Client Audits)
• Assist with preparation and updating of evidence collection and compliance monitoring evaluation criteria
• Daily project management of internal auditing initiatives
• Communicate audit progress and objectives to stakeholders
• Coordinate between various departmental organizations to implement initiatives and achieve results
• Identify opportunities for process and control enhancements; provide recommendations to ensure risks are adequately mitigated
• Research and analyze regulatory, technical, and related security information
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Liaise with stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, issues, and changes
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams
• Identify, analyze, and manage project risks and issues
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure contingency plans are in place for potential security breaches or compliance violations
• Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support
• Foster a culture of security awareness and compliance within the team
• Provide training and guidance on security and compliance best practices
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project progress, risks, and compliance status to senior management
• Ensure all project documentation meets security and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in the field or career
• Formal Project Management training, or certification
• Experience in a fast-paced, environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks that change frequently and manage unexpected demands
• Dependable, follows instructions and takes initiative to solve problems
• Certifications in security and compliance (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company matched 401K plan
• Flexible PTO + Sick Leave
• 6 weeks paid Parental Leave
• 8 Paid National Holidays
• Company-paid basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Optional Healthcare/Dependent Care FSA Account