Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Risk Management & Controls
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager – Risk Management & Controls to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives in a highly regulated environment. This role requires a strong foundation in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, ensuring projects are delivered successfully while maintaining compliance, governance, and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Establish and drive risk management frameworks, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and continuous monitoring.
• Proactively identify project, technical, and operational risks, and implement effective mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and compliance teams to ensure risk controls are embedded across the SDLC.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication, including executive-level updates.
• Utilize tools such as Jira, MS Project, and ServiceNow for planning, tracking, and reporting project progress.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements, including documentation and audit readiness.
• Drive Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies, adapting approaches based on project needs.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and remove blockers to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards, KPIs, and reporting metrics to track project health and risk exposure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Technical Project or Program Management.
• Strong expertise in Risk Management, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control frameworks.
• Proven experience managing complex, enterprise-scale technology projects.
• Hands-on experience with project management and tracking tools (Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with governance, compliance, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or PSM.
• Experience in regulated industries (Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, etc.).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, IAM, or enterprise risk frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience building data-driven dashboards and reporting frameworks.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with financial institutions or payment platforms.
• Exposure to risk automation tools and GRC platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.