Technical Project Manager- GRC Implementation

Advertised title: Technical Project Manager- GRC Implementation

Internal title : Director, Risk Management & Compliance

College Board – Risk Management Division

Location: Fully remote, full-time position.

About the Team

The Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance (ISGRC) team at the College Board collaborates with various teams to ensure the security of College Board’s information systems and processes. The team supports customer-facing initiatives, audits, security questionnaires, vendor assessments, contractual commitments, disaster response, policy implementation, security awareness, and phishing campaigns.

About the Opportunity

As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of our systems, directly impacting our customers' trust and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Project Management (50%)

• Lead GRC system implementation, including UAT, quality assurance, and post-implementation support.

• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Manage vendor deliverables, timelines, and contract renewals.

• Provide regular project status reports and apply project management principles for continuous improvement.

Customer Support and Compliance (40%)

• Respond to customer inquiries related to security and compliance, including RFPs and security questionnaires.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Privacy, Technology, Security) to expedite customer inquiries and enhance customer experience.

• Lead the development of a centralized control inventory and perform gap analysis with existing controls.

Special Projects (10%)

• Lead technical requirements and testing for continuous controls monitoring.

• Manage ad-hoc projects and initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, or equivalent, with relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CCAK) preferred.

• 7-10 years of experience in information security and/or IT projects.

• Experience with GRC system implementation and management.

• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of InfoSec governance practices and control frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001, PCI DSS).

• Ability to travel to Reston or New York office 3-4 times per year.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

About Our Process   

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.    

About Our Benefits and Compensation 

College Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.  

The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $84,000 to $140,000 . College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.  

Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criterion.  

Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:    

• A comprehensive package is designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more. 

• Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility. 

• A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive. 

You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process. 

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