IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT GRC) Engineering Principal

Northwestern Mutual-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Principal
Milwaukee, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
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The IT GRC Engineering Principal is the senior technical leader responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining the systems, workflows, automation, and integrations that power the IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance division. This role transforms manual processes into scalable, automated capabilities and ensures seamless integration across the Information Risk and Cybersecurity (IRC) department's technology ecosystem. The Principal serves as a trusted advisor to the VP of IT GRC and plays a critical role in shaping the technical strategy and execution of the IT GRC division.

  • Develop and direct the technical strategy and execution roadmap for GRC platforms, automation, integration patterns, and data models in coordination with IT GRC Strategy Lead.
  • Participate in efforts to establish a cohesive automation strategy within the IRC department, driving collective advancements in automation objectives.
  • Align GRC technology strategies with broader organizational functions to ensure cohesive and effective operations.
  • Build and implement integrations between GRC systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., CMDB, IAM, monitoring tools), ensuring real-time visibility into risk and compliance posture.
  • Implement and refine system standards, workflow logic, and data schemas to align with the established IT Process, Risk, and Control Framework.
  • Ensure these technical components support consistency, quality, and adherence to existing control requirements.
  • Lead the automation of GRC processes such as evidence collection, control testing, compliance reporting, risk scoring, and issue tracking.
  • Drive the transformation from manual governance processes to automated, embedded, and measurable frameworks.
  • Develop data models and dashboards that provide meaningful insights into risk, compliance, and control effectiveness.
  • Ensure data quality, normalization, and consistency across the IT GRC technology ecosystem.
  • Mentor IT GRC analysts, engineers, and process owners on workflow automation, systems design, and technical enablement.
  • Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and the flow of information between stakeholders and other teams.
  • Act as a critical advisor to the VP of IT GRC by offering technical insights and support for strategic planning, roadmap development, and operational planning, ensuring that technical solutions align with broader strategic goals.
  • As a member of the IT GRC Leadership Team, contribute to identifying and addressing barriers to success by developing and implementing strategic solutions and fostering collaboration across the team.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of professional experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance, with a focus on technical strategy and architecture.
  • Leadership experience in managing diverse teams and working across organizational boundaries.
  • Expertise in GRC platform architecture and administration (e.g., ServiceNow GRC/IRM, Archer, OneTrust, Fusion).
  • Proficiency in systems integration (APIs, service buses) and automation design (scripting, low-code platforms).
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including senior leaders.
  • Proven problem-solving, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
  • High degree of learning agility, with the ability to anticipate needs and adapt in a dynamic environment.
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