IT Contracts & Compliance Operations Lead

Tower Loan; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Loan in Flowood, MS is seeking an IT Business Operations Manager to support the IT organization’s financial, audit, and governance activities. You will manage vendor contracts, procurement, and budget forecasting, coordinate PCI DSS validation and SOC 2 readiness, and ensure audit-ready records across the IT function.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous documentation to drive cost savings and compliance across technology programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of IT vendor management, procurement, contract administration, or IT audit/compliance.
• Relevant credentials such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, PCI ISA, CPSM, CPCM, PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT contracts, subscriptions, licenses, and vendor records through renewal and termination.
• Coordinate PCI DSS validation and SOC 2 Type II readiness and attestation activities.
• Develop budgets and forecast IT operating and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate audits, evidence collection, and remediation tracking with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain audit-ready records and control documentation.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Contract administration

IT audit

PCI DSS

SOC 2

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Documentation

Data analysis

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Vendor performance tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/information systems

5+ years IT vendor management / procurement / contract administration

CISA, CISM, CRISC, PCI ISA, CPSM, CPCM, PMP or similar certification

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

ERP/Financial software

Job description

Tower Loan in Flowood, MS is seeking an IT Business Operations Manager to support the IT organization’s financial, audit, and governance activities. You will manage vendor contracts, procurement, and budget forecasting, coordinate PCI DSS validation and SOC 2 readiness, and ensure audit-ready records across the IT function.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous documentation to drive cost savings and compliance across technology programs.