SOX Project Manager

SOX Project ManagerLocation: Seattle, WA / Plano, TXJob DescriptionMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsPerform monthly and semi-annual access validations on SOX and non-SOX business applications.Oversee IT compliance, Access Management, change management, system operations and SDLC.Gather Access Data (user access list, Access Permissions/roles and environment)Reconcile actual account permissions (REMOVE/deactivate, KEEP)Make corrections, once corrections are made (changes implemented) Gather a new access listDeep understanding of Management Assessment of internal ControlsLooking for Experience in Active Directory and Understanding of QAR evidence preparation.Looking for Experience in internal and External Audit.Experience presenting SOX status reports and deficiency impacts to the Audit committee or CFO.Experience in Providing and Explaining the necessary evidence to both External and Internal Auditors.Proficiency in using GRC tools like Audit board, Service Now etc.Need to have a good understanding of the defencies raised by the Auditors and work with them in resolving.Need to coordinate and work with various applications team in doing the Periodic Reviews.Work with Engineering and finance teams to fix gaps, often by implementing automated workflow triggers.Roles & ResponsibilitiesNeed to have a good Experience in creating the weekly reports and monthly report for providing to AuditorsAttend daily progress SCRUM meetings and provide updates on tasksNeed to have a good understanding of the scoping of the applications and working on the Periodic ReviewsNeed to have good communication and experience in understanding the findings of Auditors for various applications supported by our teamCertifications NeededPMP (Project Management Professional)CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)CMA, ACA & CPFAGeneric Managerial Skills, If AnyStrong Communication SkillCreate status reports and publishCoordination with multiple stake holdersCoordinate with team across multiple towersExperience in connecting various stakeholders to gather evidenceShould have PM experience and have done stakeholder managementShould have IT background, preferably IT application lifecycleProficiency in using GRC tools like Audit board, Service Now etc.