IT Manager

Job Title: IT Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA (hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months

Provides leadership across multiple units, departments, and/or regions. The successful candidate will leverage their strong background in business operations, particularly in policy, procedure and governance processes.

Job Description:
The client seeks an IT Manager to perform Process & Governance Oversight and ensure all project requests comply with internal IT governance frameworks, security protocols, and regulatory standards.

• The manager will work with internal governance committees or boards to present projects for prioritization or approval.
• The manager will maintain accurate and timely documentation for all reviewed projects and recurring products and services in accordance with audit and compliance requirements, organizes and maintains filing system, database, and records of Division's inventory of new and old rules and regulations.
• The selected candidate will maintain expert knowledge of applicable laws and rules, as well as applicable Division policies, and procedures and manage and ensure an accurate and timely process flow.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in the above capacity is required.

Agency specific qualifications:
Demonstrated proficiency in research, information analysis to make recommendations
Ability to determine functional needs and system requirements
Ability to devise solutions based on analysis and critical thinking
relevant analytical abilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with functional and technical teams
Ability to coordinate between multiple workgroups
Knowledge of agency laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to analyze documents accurately to determine compliance based on applicable statutes and regulations.
Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks to meet internal and external deadlines using independent judgment.
Ability to secure and protect sensitive documents and/or records.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Associate's degree in Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Communications, or related field. 3-5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
Solid understanding of IT governance, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity standards).
Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with previous experience motivating and guiding others toward accomplishment of office/department goals.
Exceptional communication, both orally and in writing, and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Possesses strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to groups and individuals effectively
Demonstrated experience identifying and solving problems and applying innovative solutions to make organizational improvements Committed to providing quality customer service

Preferred qualifications:
Experience negotiating contracts
Seeks innovative approaches to improve the process of delivering IT solutions to customers
Experience working with multiple departments/units to accomplish a specific task.
Project management experience
Ability to quickly shift priorities and manage unexpected changes to priorities
Experience leading teams
Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multitask, strong attention to details, excellent problem solving and follow-up skills required
GRC experience with a strong understanding of how to design and execute compliance activities.
Experience working within or alongside public sector or regulated industries.
Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., NDAA, HITRUST, NIST) and compliance practices.
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuous improvement.


Skill Matrix: Skill Required Amount of Experience Experience Developing, review, and maintenance of IT policy and procedure documentation. Required 3 Years Facilitate communication and training related to IT policy requirements, reporting resources, and compliance protocols. Required 3 Years Escalating and documenting suspected policy violations in accordance with established IT procedures Required 3 Years Solid understanding of IT governance, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity standards Required 3 Years