Sr. IT Project Manager - Data Governance​/Control Frameworks

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.

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

• 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