(557) Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate all phases of compliance projects related to ISO, CMMC, NIST, and other relevant frameworks.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to support certification and audit readiness.
• Facilitate internal assessments and gap analyses to identify risks, areas of improvement, and necessary corrective actions.
• Partner with IT, security, HR, third-party vendors, and operations teams to gather documentation, implement controls, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation, process workflows, policies, and training materials.
• Coordinate with external auditors, assessors, and consultants as needed.
• Track project metrics and report progress regularly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, process discipline, and risk awareness throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Security, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in a regulated or government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance or certification initiatives such as ISO 27001, CMMI, or other related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, process improvement, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting internal audits, gap assessments, and supporting external certification efforts.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Nice to Have

• ISO Lead Implementer, CMMI Associate/Professional, or other relevant quality/compliance certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments and related regulatory standards (e.g., DFARS, NIST) is an advantage.