IT AUDIT PROJECT MANAGER

IT Audit Project Manager

Our client is a technology and services company that provides the data foundation for the world's best companies. They are a leader in identity and the ethical use of data for more than five decades. They have received numerous awards as an organization including Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, People Companies Award, Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, and is Great Place to Work certified.

The Role:

We are looking to hire a positive, proactive IT audit project manager to oversee project teams and to ensure IT audit projects are completed on time. The IT audit project manager will direct and coordinate the utilization of resources across divisions of the project to reach targets. The IT audit project manager will ensure compliance and other project requirements. You will document instructions for end-users and assist with the testing of the final product. You will communicate with stakeholders during all phases of the project, and close it efficiently.

To be successful in this role you should deliver an extensively recorded, tested, intact, and operative product within delivery time frames and budget. Ideal candidates will be analytical and have a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities:

• Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and develop remediation strategies.
• Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant staff.
• Liaising with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks.
• Outlining, defining, and initiating the project.
• Implementing document control policies and documentation templates.
• Maintaining a good working knowledge of assigned component projects.
• Evaluating standards of component products.
• Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary.
• Monitoring expenditures in accordance with the budget.
• Ensuring compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Compiling project reports and informing management regarding problems.
• Ensuring project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security.
• CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, MCSE, CISA, or similar certifications are strongly preferred.
• Understanding of information security standards and regulations (HITRUST, SOC/SOC2, PCI, NIST/ISO frameworks, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in an IT and or Audit project management role.
• Experience conducting IT and Security Audits preferredThorough understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong people skills.

Benefits Upon Conversion:

• Health  – We offer a host of program options for you and your family – and we support families of all kinds!
• Emotional Wellness – How you feel matters, and our plans and programs are here to support you.
• Pets – We know how important your pets are to you, we have programs to help you care for your little (or big) critters.
• Belonging – With several diversity-celebrating business resources groups, you can engage in dialogue and change across our many groups.
• Education – Your growth doesn’t stop when you get to Acxiom, and we help pay for you to tune up your skill set!
• Paid Days Off  – Generous time off to our associates so you can be there for the special moments, volunteer in your community, rest when you are not feeling well or to recharge!
• Retirement – We help you plan to retire in comfort.
• Family – We offer paid maternity and paternity leave options, and adoption support programs to help you care for your growing family.