IT Projects and Compliance Director

Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Projects and Compliance Director to lead complex technology initiatives while strengthening operational and regulatory oversight in Wilmington, Delaware. This role combines strategic project leadership with hands-on compliance management, partnering across technical and business teams to support secure, efficient, and well-governed IT operations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience delivering enterprise-scale programs, building effective compliance practices, and communicating progress and risk to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Direct the full lifecycle of major IT initiatives, ensuring objectives are achieved within approved timelines, financial parameters, and business expectations.
Design, implement, and maintain IT compliance programs covering areas such as cybersecurity, data protection, and applicable regulatory obligations.
Partner with leaders across technology, legal, risk, vendors, and business functions to align project execution with governance and compliance priorities.
Track project health, emerging issues, and compliance performance, and present clear updates, risk summaries, and recommendations to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Create and uphold IT governance standards, policies, and operating procedures that support regulatory adherence and improve organizational effectiveness.
Lead periodic internal reviews to evaluate compliance readiness, identify control weaknesses, and drive timely corrective actions.
Develop detailed project roadmaps, resource plans, and execution schedules to support successful delivery across multiple concurrent efforts.
Oversee onboarding and offboarding activities tied to projects, ensuring transitions are coordinated, documented, and compliant with internal standards.
Manage third-party relationships and contractual obligations to confirm vendors meet organizational requirements and regulatory expectations.
Mentor project management and compliance team members by providing direction, coaching, and opportunities for continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience leading IT projects, including successful delivery of large, enterprise-level initiatives.
Strong understanding of IT compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks relevant to technology operations and information security.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and balancing multiple priorities in a complex environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Experience working within highly regulated industries is preferred.
Advanced education in a related discipline and certifications in project management, governance, or compliance are preferred.
Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and enterprise-wide governance or compliance framework implementation is preferred.

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