SOX PMO Project Manager

SOX PMO Project Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Are you passionate about project management and internal controls? We are seeking an experienced SOX Project Manager with deep expertise, particularly within a compliance domain. Join our team to lead impactful projects, support regulatory compliance, and promote continuous improvement within our dynamic SOX PMO environment.

Role Description

This role requires a dynamic individual adept at facilitating planning and status meetings among experts, actively identifying risks, resolving issues with stakeholders and executives, coaching teams to achieve workstream objectives, and ensuring seamless project execution from initiation to closure. Additionally, the role involves advanced technical skills to support a smart PMO environment and configure audit compliance tools, perform critical path analysis, implement continuous monitoring through technology, and proficiently use of key tools to support Program operations. Key activities include :

• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Facilitate program team meetings and planning events.
• Create and maintain a program plan with workstream leaders that supports critical path analysis for key dependencies.
• Identify roadblocks early and manage mitigation individually.
• Track program progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate program status transparently with stakeholders.
• Ensure quality control, manage changes, and oversee workstream and program closure.
• Maintain GRC workflow configurations to support control performance, testing and reporting in the system of record for the program.
• Allocate and manage resources, leveraging program management software for analytics and budget adherence.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of project management experience

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of project management experience, with a focus on compliance.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Strong knowledge and practical application of Agile methodologies.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills.

Ability to stand-up and support a smart PMO, leveraging technology and data-driven insights.

Strong leadership with a collaborative mindset.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

Adept at facilitating meetings and driving consensus.

Comfort delivering real progress to executives and stakeholders to ensure thorough program alignment.

Expertise in large-scale transformation programs in finance, IT, and / or compliance domains.

Experience in leading project teams in designing and deploying compliance analytics to drive operational efficiencies.

Proficient in project management tools (Jira, Wrike, Slack, Miro) and an understanding of how to connect them to data visualization tools.

Advanced knowledge of data visualization design to create impactful reports and dashboards.

PMP, CSM, or similar certification is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,300 and $263,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.