Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Governance & Controls Program Manager to design, implement, and oversee enterpriselevel governance programs. In this role, you will ensure the effectiveness of IT controls, strengthen operational rigor, and support leadership with datadriven insights. You will partner crossfunctionally across technology, audit, and compliance teams to enhance processes, manage risks, and elevate the organizations control posture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze control data to identify trends, assess control effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement across IT delivery processes and frameworks.
• Build advanced dashboards and analytical reports that illustrate control adherence and uncover strategic optimization opportunities.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), and other metrics to support leadership decisionmaking.
• Create consistent communication templates and executiveready presentation materials to simplify complex technical information.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership, enabling strategic planning and informed business decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on IT control requirements, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead projects spanning multiple systems and teams, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct gap analyses to evaluate control coverage against regulatory or industry standards, and map current processes to those standards.
• Build and maintain continuous monitoring frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance and control effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise across IT process domains, control frameworks, and operational governance.
• Partner with compliance and internal audit to ensure IT controls meet regulatory and audit expectations.
• Support remediation of identified findings by collaborating with IT stakeholders to implement effective, sustainable solutions.
• Act as a governance liaison during regulatory examinations and audit engagements.
• Identify emerging technologies and tools that enhance efficiency, quality, and security across IT systems.
• Anticipate risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead special initiatives and IT projects that address evolving organizational priorities.
• Apply strategic and analytical thinking to solve complex technical challenges and support innovative solution development.
• Perform additional responsibilities aligned with organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, governance, controls, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and experience developing data reports or dashboards.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple levels of management and within fastpaced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problemsolving.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success.
• Working knowledge of IT control frameworks and industry standards such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST CSF, or similar.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and dashboard/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Jira).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Security or DevOps tooling.
• Familiarity with integrated GRC platforms (e.g., Archer).
• Experience in capital markets or the broader technology industry.

Salary: ~$175k - $195k + bonus

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