IT Project Manager

Strongpoint Partners•Chicago, IL

11h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Strongpoint is growing fast, and as we scale we're investing in the security, controls, and infrastructure that let us earn and keep our partners' trust. We're looking for an IT Project Manager who can turn that mandate into action — starting with leading our SOC 2 audit readiness from the front. This role is ideal for a high-ownership operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can hold technical, compliance, and business stakeholders to a shared plan. Your first priority will be preparing the organization for our SOC 2 audit; from there, you'll own the IT and security project portfolio that supports our platform and affiliate companies. This role is based out of our downtown Chicago office and follows a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week. The IT Project Manager will ideally work in-office 3-4 days per week.

Requirements

3-5 years of project management experience, spanning IT, security, or compliance initiatives
Direct exposure to SOC 2, or comparable audit/compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, HITRUST, NIST), and a working understanding of IT controls
Strong project management and execution skills across multiple technical workstreams
Ability to translate between technical teams, auditors, and business leaders
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with high discretion around sensitive information
High level of ownership and follow-through; thrives in ambiguity and brings calm, structure, and momentum

Nice To Haves

This is not a passive PM role. You'll lead one of the most visible initiatives in the company and have the trust, access, and influence to shape how a growing organization builds its security and compliance foundation. If you're someone who naturally steps in, figures things out, and gets things done, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities

Lead our SOC 2 readiness end to end - coordinate the readiness assessment, map controls to the Trust Services Criteria, and drive the organization to audit-ready
Own evidence collection and control documentation: access management, change management, incident response, vendor/third-party risk, and related policies and procedures
Serve as the central point of contact for our external auditors and internal control owners, keeping the audit timeline on track
Track remediation items to closure, surfacing gaps and risks early rather than at the deadline
Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies in Asana
Partner with IT, Security, Finance, HR, Operations, and Leadership to move technical and compliance work forward
Act as a key connector between the Strongpoint platform team and affiliate partners on shared systems and controls
Create concise updates and materials for senior leadership on audit progress, IT initiatives, and risk
Other duties as assigned