Project Manager

Project Manager - IT Controls **Location:**Beachwood, OHPay: $84.00 per hour26-11075 Job Summary The IT Controls Project Manager leads complex projects related to acquisition controls remediation, IT compliance, user access redesign, and controls process improvement. This role manages cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop project plans, track deliverables, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance-related activities are completed on schedule. The Project Manager supports IT SOX documentation, controls design and implementation, and the standardization and automation of IT controls activities. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, knowledge of technology risk and compliance, and the ability to manage complex initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Job Responsibilities - Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of acquisition controls remediation projects and programs. - Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, milestones, and success criteria. - Redesign user access roles and coordinate provisioning activities and other compliance-related action items for acquisitions. - Monitor project progress, track deliverables, identify risks, and report status to senior management and stakeholders. - Lead controls process design initiatives related to acquisitions and divestitures. - Oversee the implementation of controls process improvements and support effective adoption across teams. - Advise on controls design, testing, and deployment for strategic IT system implementations. - Track and maintain IT SOX documentation, supporting evidence, and compliance deliverables. - Identify opportunities to standardize, centralize, and automate IT controls activities. - Leverage Microsoft Power Platform applications and artificial intelligence technologies to improve project and controls processes. - Facilitate periodic reviews and updates to address evolving technology risks and control requirements. - Establish governance structures, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies. - Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and dependencies. - Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate. - Use project management tools such as Microsoft Project, ProPM, and other applicable platforms to manage schedules, reporting, and deliverables. - Drive continuous improvement and ensure projects meet established scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. Job Requirements 6-9 years of experience in project management, program management, or a related field, with increasing responsibility. Experience managing complex projects from initiation through implementation and closure. Experience developing project plans, managing schedules, tracking budgets, and coordinating resources. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches. Experience managing cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing project requirements. Experience with IT controls, SOX compliance, user access redesign, or controls remediation preferred. Experience with acquisition or divestiture integration projects preferred. Knowledge of IT risk management, controls documentation, compliance testing, and evidence tracking preferred. Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, ProPM, Jira, or Smartsheet