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Job Title: IT GRC Manager Process & Governance Oversight (Hybrid)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Webcam)

Job Type: Contract

Position Summary

The IT Manager Process & Governance Oversight provides leadership across multiple units, departments, and/or regions. This role leverages strong experience in business operations, policy development, procedure management, and governance processes to ensure that IT initiatives align with organizational standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.

The manager oversees project intake and governance review processes, ensuring compliance with IT governance frameworks, enterprise architecture standards, and applicable policies. This role collaborates with internal governance committees and leadership to support project prioritization, approval, documentation, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance Facilitation

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of IT policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and enterprise compliance.
• Support IT governance activities, including preparation of meeting materials, documentation of meeting minutes, and tracking of action items.
• Collect, analyze, and report IT quality metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare clear and concise communications, summaries, and reports related to governance, compliance, and policy efforts.
• Facilitate communication and training related to IT policy requirements and compliance protocols.
• Escalate and document suspected policy violations in accordance with established IT procedures.
• Ensure project requests comply with IT governance frameworks, enterprise architecture standards, and technology policies.
• Prepare projects for formal governance or steering committee review as required.
• Support documentation of funding justifications, risk assessments, and compliance artifacts.

Project Intake & Review

• Review project submissions for completeness, technical feasibility, and alignment with IT strategy.
• Analyze customer requirements and assess scope, risk, and business impact.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and technical leads to validate technology selections and integration considerations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of governance reviews and decisions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and recommend improvements to project intake and evaluation processes.
• Develop guidelines, templates, and training materials to improve submission quality.
• Draft policies, procedures, guidance, and related documentation for leadership approval.

Stakeholder Communication & Facilitation

• Facilitate meetings to refine project scope and clarify requirements.
• Serve as liaison between business units and IT to align expectations and communicate timelines.
• Act as primary IT contact for reviewing project requests and technology proposals.
• Engage architects, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and operations teams to validate solution alignment.
• Maintain strong working relationships across departments.
• Communicate updates to leadership regarding timelines, risks, and additional requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 3 5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining IT policy and procedure documentation.
• Experience facilitating communication and training related to IT policy and compliance.
• Experience escalating and documenting policy violations.
• Solid understanding of IT governance frameworks, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity standards).
• Demonstrated analytical skills with ability to assess compliance against statutes and regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive documentation securely.
• Ability to work effectively with both functional and technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts.
• Experience leading teams or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in regulated industries or public sector environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as NDAA, HITRUST, and NIST.
• Experience designing and executing compliance activities within a GRC framework.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience