Project Manager, Compliance

Aligned Data Centers

. Lead end-to-end project plans for enterprise sustainability and energy compliance initiatives, including ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, SOC2, and PCI programs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise sustainability and energy compliance projects, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and SOC2. Proficient in stakeholder management, project scheduling, and maintaining operational discipline in live data center environments.

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Project ManagementCompliance AnalysisISO 27001ISO 14001MS Project

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCompliance AnalysisStakeholder ManagementEvidence CollectionGap RemediationAudit SupportChange ControlOperational DisciplineRisk ManagementRemediation Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationCross-Functional Coordination

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSmartsheetMicrosoft 365AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPM

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityEnergy ManagementData CenterEnvironmental ComplianceAudit Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end project plans for enterprise sustainability and energy compliance initiatives, including ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, SOC2, and PCI programs
Build and maintain integrated schedules for evidence collection, gap remediation, readiness reviews, external audit windows, and certification submissions
Serve as the operational point of contact for external audit teams
Coordinate site access, document requests, interviews, findings responses, and management representations
Coordinate stakeholder mapping across Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, Facilities, EHS, and Sustainability
Track scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control; escalate threats to the critical path
Ensure projects preserve uptime, change-management discipline, and physical/cybersecurity requirements in live data centers
Establish a reusable evidence repository containing policies, SOPs, meter and utility data, training records, incident logs, and contractor controls
Prepare executive and steering-committee status updates covering milestone health, findings, budget versus plan, and audit/submission recommendations
Drive post-audit remediation and recertification cadence
Capture lessons learned and improve standard work for subsequent sites and programs
Partner daily with external audit firms and internal owners across Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, Facilities, EHS, and Sustainability
Deliver on-time certification outcomes, clean audit cycles, and disciplined project control

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Operations, Engineering, Environmental/Energy Management, Business, or equivalent experience
3 or more years as a Project Manager leading operational projects end-to-end
3 or more years as a Compliance Analyst or equivalent compliance, internal-controls, or audit-support role supporting enterprise or multi-site programs
Experience leading end-to-end enterprise-level projects from kickoff through close, including schedule ownership, stakeholder management, and delivery against committed dates
Experience with third-party auditors or certification bodies, including evidence requests, findings, and remediation tracking
Working knowledge of at least one energy or environmental management/certification framework relevant to data centers, such as ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, SOC2, PCI, or comparable frameworks
Ability to run projects in live 24x7 operations without disrupting availability or violating change-control standards
Strong written communication for audit narratives, evidence indexes, and executive status
Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent project tools
Proficiency with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite
Preferred: direct data center, oil and gas, renewable energy, public utility, or comparable industry experience
Preferred: PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management credential
Preferred: experience coordinating enterprise PMO governance, internal audit, SOC-style evidence processes, or customer sustainability questionnaires alongside formal certifications
Preferred: prior partnership with Big 4, specialist sustainability consultants, or accredited certification bodies
Compliance analyst rigor, including distinguishing policies, controls, and proof that controls operated
Enterprise project leadership from charter through closed audit
Operational discipline in sequencing, documenting, and managing audit work
Cross-functional coordination across Finance, Legal, IT, and site operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants
FSA for health and dependent care
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance with medical election
Voluntary life coverage
Critical illness coverage
Legal coverage
Additional disability coverage
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellhub gym membership
Other wellness initiatives
Bonus opportunities
Professional development opportunities