IT Compliance & Controls Manager

A high-growth, industry-leading organization is seeking a strategic IT Compliance & Controls Manager to lead internal controls, modernize compliance frameworks, and drive service-management processes. Rather than a traditional audit mindset, we need an IT-savvy leader who understands core tech operations and can automate a manual controls environment using modern tooling and AI., Controls & Compliance: Lead end-to-end IT internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance (SOX, critical infrastructure/regulatory frameworks). Automate manual testing and policy workflows. Audit & Remediation: Manage internal/external audit engagements, evidence collection, and gap remediation plans. IT Operational Excellence: Direct ITIL-aligned service management, including Change, Incident, Asset, and Vendor Management. Overseational readiness for upcoming enterprise ITSM and asset platform rollouts. Team Leadership & Strategy: Direct a dedicated compliance team, manage department budgets/forecasting, and partner across a 70+ person tech organization to build strong stakeholder relationships. Resilience: Provide leadership during business continuity activations and major incident management.

5+ years in a supervisory/leadership role managing technical or compliance professionals. Deep operational background in IT operations, governance, controls, and ITIL-aligned service management. Proven track record in designing, testing, and modernizing IT internal control frameworks. Strong influence, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Background in heavily regulated environments. Hands-on exposure to modern ITSM, GRC, or asset tools (e.g., GRC platforms, enterprise ITSM suites). Industry certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM, ITIL, PMP). #ITLeadership #ITCompliance #ITGovernance #SOX #ITIL #AtlantaJobs #HybridWork