Manager, IT SOX PMO

Job Summary

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, IT SOX PMO based in United States. Join a high-impact remote team responsible for strengthening IT governance and SOX compliance within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in IT controls while helping shape scalable compliance processes that support business growth and innovation. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, auditors, and internal teams to enhance risk management, improve control frameworks, and drive automation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a collaborative, fully remote workplace. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence while supporting evolving technologies and regulatory requirements.

Accountabilities

• Lead IT SOX compliance activities, serving as the subject matter expert for IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess SOX readiness for new systems, business processes, and technology changes.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation, including risk and control matrices, process flowcharts, and control inventories.
• Cook up IT control walkthroughs, identify control gaps, and oversee remediation efforts to strengthen the compliance framework.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle, providing clear documentation and technical guidance.
• Review System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports and oversee key report testing activities, performing hands-on testing when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to automate controls, improve compliance processes, and monitor emerging regulatory and technology risks, including AI-related considerations.
• Build strong partnerships with Internal Audit and business stakeholders to support continuous improvement across the SOX program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in IT audit and SOX compliance with strong expertise in ITGCs, ITACs, and recognized control frameworks such as COBIT and COSO.
• Active professional certification such as CISA, CPA, CIA, or CISSP.
• Experience working within Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance platforms; experience with AuditBoard is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills with the ability to recommend practical compliance solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including experience working effectively with auditors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency and compliance processes.
• Comfortable collaborating across distributed teams and multiple U.S. time zones in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Salary range of $115,000-$194,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Equity compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and professional development funding.
• Paid parental leave.
• Home office support for remote employees.
• Team Member Resource Groups promoting inclusion and community.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible collaboration.