Associate Project Manager – IT

Electric Power Engineers; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking an Associate Project Manager – IT, Cybersecurity & SOC 2 Compliance in Panama City, Panama. You will coordinate IT and security projects, manage change processes, and document controls to support SOC 2 audits and compliant delivery.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with IT Operations, Security, Compliance, and vendors, ensuring audit‑ready execution and robust governance across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ITIL Change Management processes.
• Understanding of SOC 2 concepts or compliance environments.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing IT and cybersecurity projects within SOC 2 regulated environments to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Monitor and track project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring all aspects are documented and up to date.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and necessary approvals.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between IT, Security, Compliance teams, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure that all project activities strictly adhere to documented policies, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit Change Requests (RFCs), detailing risk assessments, business impacts, testing evidence, and rollback procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! The Associate Project Manager – IT, Cybersecurity & SOC 2 Compliance plays a crucial role in assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of IT and cybersecurity projects within an environment regulated by SOC 2 standards. This individual is responsible for supporting projects to ensure they adhere to documented policies, follow rigorous change management procedures, and maintain security controls that are in line with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, specifically focusing on Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy. Collaboration with IT Operations, Security, Compliance, and diverse business stakeholders is fundamental to this role, aiming to guarantee audit-ready execution and robust change governance throughout all projects.

How you can make an impact

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Assist in managing IT and cybersecurity projects within SOC 2 regulated environments to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Monitor and track project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring all aspects are documented and up to date.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and necessary approvals.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between IT, Security, Compliance teams, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure that all project activities strictly adhere to documented policies, standards, and procedures.

ITIL Change Management

• Prepare and submit Change Requests (RFCs), detailing risk assessments, business impacts, testing evidence, and rollback procedures.
• Coordinate change approvals with members of the Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Ensure changes are implemented within approved maintenance windows to minimize disruption and maintain compliance.
• Collect and retain evidence such as change approvals, implementation documentation, and post-implementation reviews to support SOC 2 audits.

Cybersecurity & Risk Awareness

• Support various cybersecurity initiatives, including security tool deployments, control enhancements, and remediation projects.
• Coordinate with security teams to verify secure configuration, testing, and deployment of IT solutions.
• Ensure that all security requirements are fully addressed before projects go live.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate meetings focused on project and change-related topics, fostering clear communication among all stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, identified risks, and compliance impacts to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Escalate any issues that may affect security, compliance, or project delivery timelines to appropriate parties.
• Support coordination with vendors and track third-party access as required for SOC 2 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ITIL Change Management processes.
• Understanding of SOC 2 concepts or compliance environments.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or entry-level experience in IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or project coordination.
• Completion of ITIL Foundation certification or related coursework.
• Exposure to SOC 2, GRC, or audit processes.
• Familiarity with ticketing and change management tool Jira.
• Interest in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to established processes.
• Ability to follow and enforce documented controls.
• Effective coordination skills across technical and compliance teams.
• Capacity to balance the speed of delivery while meeting compliance requirements.
• Audit-ready mindset and disciplined approach to collecting evidence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• EPE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Location

Panama City, Panama

Travel

Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster