Program Manager

Requirement/Must Have:

• Proven experience leading IT programs in GRC, IRM, compliance, or risk management domains.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), IT General Controls (ITGCs), and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional compliance programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Expertise in risk assessment, issue tracking, mitigation planning, and audit readiness.
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and internal audit remediation programs, coordinating across IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams.
• Oversee project execution including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/SVP level) across compliance, risk, legal, and technology functions.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact on compliance posture and project objectives.
• Drive cross-functional team accountability, ensuring adherence to controls, quality standards, and regulatory deliverables.
• Proactively communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
• Support change management activities and ensure successful adoption of compliance and risk management solutions.
• Apply Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies as appropriate to the compliance and risk program context.

Skills:

• PMP, CISA, CRISC, or Agile certifications like SAFe Program Consultant (SPC).
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and facilitating Agile ceremonies in a compliance or enterprise IT context.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with finance-related technologies or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) from a controls perspective.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation initiatives with a compliance or risk component.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools: ServiceNow, Cribl, Data Lakes, ITSM/ITOM/ITAM/IRM modules.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project).

Qualification And Education:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with at least 4 years focused on compliance, risk, or GRC programs in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing SOX compliance programs, IT risk assessments, or regulatory audit programs end to end.
• Proven track record delivering programs that involve controls remediation, SoD conflict resolution, or risk framework implementation.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project).
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for enterprise compliance programs.
• Excellent leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills.