SOX PMO Project Manager

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and governance within our PMO, focusing on SOX compliance and internal controls. You will facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive risk management, and coach teams to deliver complex transformations on time, while leveraging data tools and modern AI to enhance visibility and outcomes.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with executives, hands-on analytics, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 7+ years project management experience with SOX/internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and status meetings among experts; identify risks and resolve issues with stakeholders and executives.
• Coach teams to achieve workstream objectives and ensure seamless project execution from initiation to closure.
• Lead advanced PMO activities and support audit/compliance tooling and data-driven insights.

Skills

SOX/compliance

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Data-driven

AI productivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/Finance/CS)

CPA/PMP/CSM certification desirable

Tools

Jira

Wrike

Slack

Miro

GRC tools (Optro)

Job description

Description

This role requires a dynamic individual adept at facilitating planning and status meetings among experts, actively identifying risks, resolving issues with stakeholders and executives, coaching teams to achieve workstream objectives, and ensuring seamless project execution from initiation to closure. Additionally, the role involves advanced technical skills to support a smart PMO environment and configure audit compliance tools, perform critical path analysis, implement continuous monitoring through technology, and proficiently use of key tools to support program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of project management experience, with a focus on SOX and internal controls compliance.Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, with a focus on SOX and internal controls compliance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Ability to stand-up and support a smart PMO, leveraging technology and data-driven insights.
• Strong leadership with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Adept at facilitating meetings and driving consensus.
• Comfort delivering real progress to executives and stakeholders to ensure thorough program alignment.
• Expertise in large-scale transformation programs in finance, IT, and/or compliance domains.
• Experience in leading project teams in designing and deploying compliance analytics to drive operational efficiencies.
• Proficient in project management tools (Jira, Wrike, Slack, Miro) and an understanding of how to connect them to data visualization tools.
• Hands-on daily use of modern AI tools and able to demonstrate personal productivity gains.
• Advanced knowledge of data visualization design to create impactful reports and dashboards.
• Experience in implementing and using GRC tools (Optro, In-house built, etc.)
• CPA, PMP, CSM, or similar certification is a desirable asset.