Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished IT Program/Project Manager with deep experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and IT Risk Management (IRM). The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing compliance-driven IT programs, including SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and regulatory frameworks. The role requires proven leadership in cross-functional enterprise environments, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive complex compliance and risk programs end to end
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end program and project management for GRC/IRM initiatives, ensuring alignment with compliance mandates, organizational risk posture, and strategic objectives.
- Manage SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and internal audit remediation programs, coordinating across IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams.
- Oversee project execution including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/SVP level) across compliance, risk, legal, and technology functions.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact on compliance posture and project objectives.
- Drive cross-functional team accountability, ensuring adherence to controls, quality standards, and regulatory deliverables.
- Proactively communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
- Support change management activities and ensure successful adoption of compliance and risk management solutions.
Apply Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies as appropriate to the compliance and risk program context.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with at least 4 years focused on compliance, risk, or GRC programs in an enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing SOX compliance programs, IT risk assessments, or regulatory audit programs end to end.
- Proven track record delivering programs that involve controls remediation, SoD conflict resolution, or risk framework implementation.
- Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project).
- Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for enterprise compliance programs.
- Excellent leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience leading IT programs in GRC, IRM, compliance, or risk management domains.
- Strong understanding of SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), IT General Controls (ITGCs), and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional compliance programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Expertise in risk assessment, issue tracking, mitigation planning, and audit readiness.
- Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar) is a plus.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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