Project Manager

Equiliem; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an IT Controls Project Manager in Beachwood, OH to lead complex acquisition controls remediation and IT compliance initiatives. You will manage cross-functional teams, develop plans, and drive automation and standardization of IT controls activities using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.

The role requires 6–9 years of PM experience, strong risk management and stakeholder skills, and familiarity with Power Platform, AI-enabled automation, and IT SOX documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of acquisition controls remediation projects and programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, milestones, and success criteria.
• Redesign user access roles and coordinate provisioning activities for acquisitions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and report status to senior management.
• Oversee controls process design initiatives related to acquisitions and divestitures.

Skills

IT controls

SOX compliance

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Hybrid PM

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

ProPM

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Project Manager - IT Controls

Location: Beachwood, OH

Pay: $84.00 per hour

Job Summary

The IT Controls Project Manager leads complex projects related to acquisition controls remediation, IT compliance, user access redesign, and controls process improvement. This role manages cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop project plans, track deliverables, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance-related activities are completed on schedule. The Project Manager supports IT SOX documentation, controls design and implementation, and the standardization and automation of IT controls activities. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, knowledge of technology risk and compliance, and the ability to manage complex initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of acquisition controls remediation projects and programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, milestones, and success criteria.
• Redesign user access roles and coordinate provisioning activities and other compliance-related action items for acquisitions.
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, identify risks, and report status to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead controls process design initiatives related to acquisitions and divestitures.
• Oversee the implementation of controls process improvements and support effective adoption across teams.
• Advise on controls design, testing, and deployment for strategic IT system implementations.
• Track and maintain IT SOX documentation, supporting evidence, and compliance deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, centralize, and automate IT controls activities.
• Leverage Microsoft Power Platform applications and artificial intelligence technologies to improve project and controls processes.
• Facilitate periodic reviews and updates to address evolving technology risks and control requirements.
• Establish governance structures, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and dependencies.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate.
• Use project management tools such as Microsoft Project, ProPM, and other applicable platforms to manage schedules, reporting, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure projects meet established scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Job Requirements

• 6-9 years of experience in project management, program management, or a related field, with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing complex projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Experience developing project plans, managing schedules, tracking budgets, and coordinating resources.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Experience with IT controls, SOX compliance, user access redesign, or controls remediation preferred.
• Experience with acquisition or divestiture integration projects preferred.
• Knowledge of IT risk management, controls documentation, compliance testing, and evidence tracking preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, ProPM, Jira, or Smartsheet.
• Experience with Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform and AI-enabled process automation preferred.
• Ability to manage project risks, resolve issues, and communicate recommendations effectively to senior leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].