Hiring Sr. Technical Project Manager with SOX Compliance Remote Role
Posted 1 day ago by Gtech LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee high-visibility projects related to privileged access management and automated desktop software delivery, specifically focusing on upgrading non-SOX applications to SOX compliance. The role requires strong leadership in project delivery, stakeholder management, and technical guidance while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in cybersecurity and IT projects, and a solid understanding of SOX compliance. This is a remote position for a contract duration of 6-12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, business leaders, and technical teams.
- Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide clear and consistent project updates, including executive-level reporting.
- Partner with architects, engineers, and product managers to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with standards.
- Understand and communicate technical dependencies, risks, and trade-offs.
- Guide teams through technical decision-making while balancing business priorities.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and issues that may impact project success.
- Develop contingency plans and escalate critical blockers as needed.
- Champion project management best practices, tools, and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
- Ensure projects adhere to compliance, security, and quality standards.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 7+ years of experience in project management with at least 4 years managing technical cybersecurity or IT-related projects.
- Background in SOX Compliance initiatives.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of Agile Methodologies.
- High proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, MS Project).
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification (preferred).
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud technologies, infrastructure, and integration projects (preferred).
- Basic understanding of AI technologies including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and agentic systems (preferred).
- Proficiency in using enterprise-approved AI tools and platforms (e.g., Co-Pilot, GitHub, Claude, Windsurf) (preferred).
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance (preferred).
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (preferred).
- Experience and comfortable acting as a scrum master (preferred).
- Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning (preferred).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
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Working Arrangements: remote
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Industry: IT
Sr. Technical Project Manager SOX Compliance
6-12+ Months Contract
Remote Role
Need of the certification: PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex, high-visibility initiatives across our privileged access management and automated desktop software delivery technology portfolio. Key scope will include the upgrade of targeted non-SOX apps to SOX standards. In this role, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring solutions meet business objectives, technical standards, and timeline commitments. You will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating strategic goals into actionable plans while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, business leaders, and technical teams.
- Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide clear and consistent project updates, including executive-level reporting.
- Technical Leadership
- Partner with architects, engineers, and product managers to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with standards.
- Understand and communicate technical dependencies, risks, and trade-offs.
- Guide teams through technical decision-making while balancing business priorities.
- Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and issues that may impact project success.
- Develop contingency plans and escalate critical blockers as needed.
- Process & Quality
- Champion project management best practices, tools, and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
- Ensure projects adhere to compliance, security, and quality standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 7+ years of experience in project management with at least 4 years managing technical cybersecurity or IT-related projects.
- Background in SOX Compliance initiatives
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of Agile Methodologies
- High proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, MS Project)
Preferred:
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud technologies, infrastructure, and integration projects.
- Basic understanding of AI technologies including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and agentic systems, with a focus on their practical applications in project delivery and IT operations.
- Proficiency in using enterprise-approved AI tools and platforms (e.g., Co-Pilot, GitHub, Claude, Windsurf) to enhance project planning, execution, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance, and the ability to incorporate these considerations into project workflows.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience leading or contributing to AI-related initiatives or broader digital transformation efforts across diverse teams.
- Experience and comfortable acting as a scrum master
- Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning, especially in response to the rapidly evolving AI landscape and emerging technologies relevant to project management and enterprise operations.