Sr. IT Project Manager - Data Governance/Control Frameworks

The Judge Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial-services organization is seeking an expert to drive enterprise data governance and control framework initiatives. This role is crucial for enhancing data quality and compliance across the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing complex projects and a strong grounding in regulatory requirements. Effective communication and analytical skills are necessary, as you will interact across multiple teams to ensure accountability and alignment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and project management software is required.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with project management methodologies, tailoring approaches for governance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of control frameworks like COSO and COBIT.
• Experience within regulatory compliance in financial services.

Skills

Project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)

Data governance principles

Regulatory compliance

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

This role plays a critical part in advancing enterprise data governance and control‑framework initiatives for a leading financial‑services organization. You will drive the successful delivery of strategic programs that strengthen data quality, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management. Your work will ensure that data‑related processes, controls, and governance structures are designed, implemented, and monitored with rigor, transparency, and consistency across the enterprise.

Qualifications

The requirements below reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• Deep experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile), with the ability to tailor approaches for governance and control‑focused initiatives
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT), and enterprise risk management practices
• Demonstrated experience working within regulatory compliance requirements in a highly regulated financial‑services environment
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑phase projects from initiation through implementation and operational transition
• Ability to partner effectively across business, technology, data management, risk, and compliance teams to drive alignment and accountability
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess control gaps, interpret data, and recommend remediation strategies
• Exceptional organizational and planning capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and control tracking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive‑level reporting, governance materials, and risk updates

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and similar PPM platforms
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira for backlog management and sprint planning
• Ability to build, interpret, and maintain dashboards and reporting that demonstrate control adherence, data‑quality metrics, and governance KPIs
• Experience using data analysis to identify process inefficiencies, assess control performance, and support continuous improvement