GRC Manager - Technology Risk & Governance

For our client, we are seeking a GRC Manager - Technology Risk & Governance to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will own the third-party risk management and technology governance function, with a strong focus on vendor assessments, compliance readiness, and control documentation. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to assess technology and vendor-related risk, support audit activities, and help strengthen governance practices across the organization. The position also contributes to AI-related governance efforts and business continuity planning in a fast-moving, technology-enabled environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually Responsibilities Own and manage the third-party risk management program, including vendor assessments and onboarding reviews Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate technology and vendor-related risks Review compliance reports and documentation, including SOC and ISO certifications Interface with auditors and vendors to gather documentation and support audit readiness Support responses to technology-related third-party questionnaires Maintain organized records of assessments and compliance evidence Prepare risk summaries and reports for leadership review Support ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance efforts Collaborate to create and implement AI-related governance practices Enhance the business continuity plan with relevant stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field Experience in technology risk, governance, compliance, information security, audit, or third-party risk management Strong experience with vendor risk assessments for SaaS, cloud providers, and AI-enabled products Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC standards, and NIST Experience interfacing with auditors and responding to compliance questionnaires Ability to assess technology vendors and communicate findings effectively Strong communication skills for collaboration across various teams Experience with governance, risk, and compliance platforms like Drata preferred Knowledge of AI-related risks and emerging compliance considerations preferred Benefits Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and AI-related standards Professional development opportunities in risk management and compliance Support for maintaining industry certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Engagement with diverse stakeholders, enhancing communication and collaboration skills Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.