IT Governance Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Convergenz Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the GRC initiatives, working closely with federal clients and internal teams to ensure effective governance, risk management, and compliance across all IT projects and services. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of IT security policies and regulations.

They should be familiar with managing a team and have experience in coaching and mentoring team members. They should be familiar with policy and compliance requirements for IT departments (federal government preferred) including policy documentation and system requirements to successfully respond to potential audits.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the Governance Office team by managing the team’s workload, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, meeting the goals of the Governance Office, and serving as the main POC for the team to federal clients.
  • Serve as the Governance POC for a portfolio of projects by assisting project teams in identifying governance or compliance requirements, assessing risks, reviewing required forms, and liaising between the project team and other subject matter experts.
  • Assist project teams with their response to regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with IT security policies and regulations.
  • Design and implement standards and best practices in governance, risk, and compliance.
  • Maintain a working knowledge and guide the current Governance Office forms, processes, and documentation to internal and external project management teams.
  • Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues from identification through closure.
  • Drive adoption of program management tools and techniques to improve reporting and compliance of IT projects and services.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure mission and business needs are met.
  • Communicate regularly with project or service teams.
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on GRC best practices and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least seven (7) years of experience in Program Management.
  • Experience with IT enterprise services, processes, and/or requirements with a focus on developing roadmaps, establishing governance, and ensuring compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of GRC frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience assessing project and technical documentation to ensure compliance with established policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Ability to provide excellent written and oral communications by email, presentations, and mobile communication platforms (including experience facilitating discussions, briefing senior managers, and conducting project meetings).
  • Experience supervising or managing an Agile project team.
  • Experience defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed work products (schedules, status reports, etc.), conducting project meetings, and owning responsibility for project tracking and analysis.
  • Experience with continuous monitoring and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Able to work in hybrid posture; on-site (Washington DC) for 3 days and remote for 2 days.
  • Experience with SharePoint, O365 products, and Adobe products.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certification in IT Security or GRC (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent) is preferred.
  • General understanding or awareness of the nuances relative to the federal government workspace (collaboration with specialized and functional teams/areas, approval chains for work review and acceptance) and formalities that impact governance – e.g., NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization and Assessment (A&A) process
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Primary related work experience is within the Federal workspace.
  • Experience managing projects in JIRA.
  • Experience with federal IT security policies and regulations (preferred).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

CLEARANCE


  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (DOJ)
  • Pursuant to a government contract, U.S. Citizenship is required.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique qualities of all employees.

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