What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Compliance Project Specialist position at AllSTEM Connections?
AllSTEM Connections is actively recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients—a leading organization known for innovation and excellence in the digital product space. We are excited to share this opportunity with professionals who are passionate about design systems, user experience, and collaborative product development. If the role aligns with your background and career goals, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward joining a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Position Title – IT Compliance Project Specialist
Hourly Pay Rate (w2 Role) - USD 55 /hr - USD 62 /hr
Contract End Date -11/03/2026
Hybrid Role -1-2 days onsite depending on need for that week
Location - Oakland, CA
Job Summary
IT Compliance Project Specialist
Role Overview
The IT Compliance Project Specialist partners with IT delivery teams to ensure that technology initiatives are executed in alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established compliance frameworks. This role embeds governance and compliance considerations throughout the project lifecycle, enabling informed, risk-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Project Advisory & Engagement
- Act as a compliance advisor to IT project managers and delivery teams.
- Proactively identify regulatory, policy, and control requirements early in the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into solution design, project plans, and delivery activities.
Gate Review & Approval Support
- Participate in project phase-gate and milestone reviews to evaluate compliance readiness.
- Review project documentation and evidence to assess adherence to compliance standards.
- Provide formal recommendations to support approval, conditional approval, or remediation actions.
Compliance Program Support
- Serve as a key support resource for IT compliance leadership.
- Assist with executive-level reporting, remediation tracking, and risk escalation.
Regulatory & Framework Alignment
- Ensure project alignment with relevant regulations and frameworks such as SOX, CCPA, ISO 55001, and internal standards.
- Map project controls, artifacts, and evidence to regulatory and audit requirements.
Qualifications
Experience
- 5 years of experience in IT Compliance, IT Audit, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale IT programs and projects.
Tools & Systems
- Hands-on experience with Planisware for portfolio governance and project tracking.
- Familiarity with GRC tools such as ServiceNow or Archer.
- Experience using project management tools such as Jira.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- CISA, CRISC, CISSP, and/or PMP.
Delivery Methodologies
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience applying compliance controls in Agile and Waterfall environments.
Professional Skills & Attributes
- Strong ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable guidance.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on evidence validation and risk identification.
- Consultative mindset with the ability to balance advisory partnership and independent judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.