IT and Compliance Project Manager
Essential Job Functions
- IT Oversight:
- Ensure effective management of company assets including inventory tracking, lifecycle management, cost management, etc.
- Function as main Point of Contact (PoC) and own relationship with organization’s outsourced IT resource, Compass MSP.
- Leading and managing IT projects from initiation through completion.
- Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for IT initiatives.
- Monitoring project progress, managing risks, and troubleshooting issues that arise.
- Ensuring projects meet business objectives and align with IT strategy.
- Compliance and Security Oversight:
- Ensuring IT projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and security standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.).
- Incorporating compliance requirements into project plans and ensuring that security measures are built into the project from the start.
- Collaborating with legal and compliance teams to ensure appropriate documentation and reporting of compliance-related activities during the project.
- Performing risk assessments related to IT changes or implementations and ensuring that any potential security or compliance gaps are addressed.
- Develop strategies and recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
- Assist in developing and maintaining information security policies and procedures.
- Support incident response efforts by analyzing and managing security incidents and breaches.
- Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, risks, and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
- Promote best practices and educate staff on information security policies and procedures.
- Assist with audit and regulatory compliance to ensure the organization is adhering to industry standards as well as legal requirements.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Working closely with senior leadership to align IT projects with overall business objectives.
- Communicating with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, security, finance) to ensure all project goals, compliance needs, and deadlines are met.
- Managing relationships with third-party vendors to ensure their products/services meet security and compliance standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Effective decision-making skills that balance security controls against organization’s operational needs
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, especially around compliance and security
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field or equivalent work experience required
- 3-5 years of IT program, compliance and project management experience
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and standards (network security, encryption, data protection)
- Strong experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g. JIRA, MS Project)
- Solid understanding of IT compliance frameworks and regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, etc.)
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office/O365 products, security management systems and prevention measures
- Experiencing overseeing an outsourced IT team preferred
- Security Certification CISSP, CISA, CISM is a plus
Note: This job description is not intended to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be required by the employee at any time, without notice.
Why Join Our Team:
Big brand bragging rights. You'll be working with very recognizable companies (from Fortune 50 logos to up-and-coming brands) that are sure to impress friends and family.
Diverse, Inclusive, and Energetic team atmosphere. You'll be alongside a group of deeply supportive and diverse colleagues combined with highly approachable ‘open-door’/’open-book’ managers that treat you like a person, not a cog.
Career Stability and Growth. Many team members have been at MotionPoint for more than a decade because they really love our commitment to culture and improving our platform, processes and people, every day. We love our internal talent, and career advancement opportunities both within and outside hired departments are available. We run our business and manage performance with a growth mindset.
Mental, Physical, and Financial Health. Among MotionPoint's offerings are a ‘remote-first’ hybrid work model, flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, paid parental bonding leave, gym membership reimbursement, free Employee Assistance Programs, robust medical/dental/vision plans, and 401(k) with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match, to name a few!