Job Title: Technical Project Manager (GRC)

Location: Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA — Local candidates only
Duration: 6-Month Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager with strong GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) expertise to lead and manage security and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep experience executing GRC projects, conducting assessments, driving remediation activities, and ensuring alignment with industry standards such as ISO 27000 series. This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

·        Lead and manage end-to-end GRC projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

·        Oversee supplier assessments and remediation activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

·        Drive implementation and governance activities aligned with ISO 27000 controls and annexures.

·        Manage IT security assessment processes including:

o   Audit preparation and execution

o   Vulnerability scanning coordination

o   Review and implementation of security policies and standards

·        Collaborate with security, engineering, compliance, and business teams to ensure consistent application of IT security policies.

·        Track project progress, risks, issues, and deliverables using standard project management methodologies.

·        Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured documentation, status reports, and communication materials.

·        Ensure strong stakeholder management and maintain high customer-service standards throughout project execution.

Required Skills & Experience

·        8+ years of Project Management experience with a strong focus on GRC projects.

·        Hands-on experience managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives, including assessments and supplier remediations.

·        Strong understanding of ISO 27000 series (ISO 27K) controls, annexures, and implementation strategies.

·        Solid knowledge of IT security assessment processes, audit frameworks, vulnerability scanning, and security policy review.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills — able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels.

·        Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a strong customer-service mindset.