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Job Title: Project/Program Manager - Application Risk & Compliance / Application Governance
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $64.52/hr (W2)
Job ID: 374799
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an Project/Program Manager - Application Risk & Compliance / Application Governance to join our dynamic team supporting the HS BASE INT EET Collaboration portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in application lifecycle governance, risk and compliance processes, and security monitoring and a proven ability to maintain end-to-end compliance for Application Infrastructure Technologies (AITs) within enterprise environments. This role is onsite and will support product and engineering teams to ensure adherence to policies, standards, and tollgate approvals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage registered applications in AppHq and ensure accurate AIT records in partnership with product managers.
- Track, manage, and close RISE deliverables on time, including weekly metric reporting and escalations.
- Monitor GIS Continuous Monitoring outputs, including patching and security requirements, and perform impact assessments.
- Coordinate documentation required for approvals and tollgates, partnering with Product Management and Engineering for content.
- Coordinate audits and regulatory assessments for AITs with Risk Managers and Technical Risk Officers.
- Support development and maintenance of AIT-related Policies, Standards, and Baselines.
- Create and manage Exception Requests (GIS ERP) and Risk Cases (RISE SIAI), including ownership of risks and mitigation plans.
- Ensure onsite collaboration and alignment with product and engineering stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of enterprise Application Management policies, standards, processes, and systems such as AppHq, RISE, and GIS CM tools.
- Understanding of risk frameworks and control design for technology organizations.
- Strong action management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines across multiple deliverables.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to produce clear reports and status updates.
- Analytical capability to interpret security and patch metrics and track vulnerabilities using Excel or similar tools.
- Experience defining and optimizing processes based on AIT requirements.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of IT security principles, threat and vulnerability management, and mitigation options across technology and processes.
- Familiarity with current enterprise security policies, standards, and baselines.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and influence adherence to controls.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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