Project Manager - Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Security & Compliance team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in detail-oriented environments, excels at organizing structured workflows, and enjoys collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams. You will be involved extensively with governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives, supporting audit processes, vendor evaluations, and security projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit activities by efficiently gathering and tracking supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with business units to acquire necessary documents and ensure their timely and accurate submission.
• Maintain compliance records and assist with preparation for assessments and audits.
• Support evaluations of third-party risks by collecting vendor security documentation, audit reports, and compliance questionnaires.
• Review vendor materials to identify missing information or issues that need escalation to senior reviewers.
• Track remediation actions, audit findings, and compliance tasks to ensure deadlines and follow-ups are met.
• Assist in security assessment processes, including aiding penetration testing reviews and preparing associated documents.
• Manage data within governance, risk, and compliance platforms and contribute to improving reporting and workflows.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years' experience in compliance, audit, risk management, information security, internal audit, or a related domain.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and adhere to deadlines in dynamic settings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Quick adaptability to new systems, processes, and compliance standards.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit procedures.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks and programs.
• Understanding of vendor risk management workflows.
• Experience with GRC software or compliance management tools.
• Background in accounting, auditing, cybersecurity, or information systems.
• Knowledge of audit evidence collection, security assessments, and compliance documentation practices.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Highly attentive to detail and process-driven.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and follow-through.
• Comfortable working extensively with documentation and audit requirements.
• Capable of independently handling tasks while effectively collaborating with security, compliance, and business teams.
• Keen eagerness to grow within a Security & Compliance environment.

Additional Information

Robert Half is a leader in specialized talent solutions, connecting skilled professionals with excellent career opportunities across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, legal, and administrative sectors. We offer access to top jobs, competitive pay and benefits, plus free training online. Benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance are available to contract workers, along with eligibility to participate in the company's 401(k) plan.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.