IT Program Manager

Company: LHH US
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About the role We're looking for a seasoned IT leader who can own governance, risk, and compliance for a modern Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) environment-without managing a large internal team. You'll be the point person for policies, change control, vendor oversight (especially our MSP), and regulatory alignment (SEC/FINRA), ensuring our tech ecosystem is secure, efficient, and audit-ready. What you'll do Own the policy lifecycle - Drive the creation, revision, and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, and documentation in close partnership with Compliance; champion adoption across the firm (10 years of hands-on ownership). Keep operations compliant - Ensure day-to-day IT practices align with SEC , FINRA , and cybersecurity requirements, translating regulations into pragmatic operational controls (2 years). Run change governance - Lead and enforce IT change management: review/approve non-standard software and hardware changes, distribution list updates, and security-sensitive requests; uphold strong separation of duties and traceability (6 years). Oversee our core application stack - Provide governance across Salesforce , Microsoft 365 (no tenant admin required), Zoom (administer), and RIA-specific tools such as eMoney Advisor , Plaid , RIA Money Transfer App , and Airtable . Shape the roadmap - Partner with executive leadership to define the IT strategy and multi-year roadmap; deliver crisp briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders (2 years of exec-level presentation experience). Lead MSP management - Hold our MSP accountable for cost, execution quality, and roadmap outcomes. Review agreements and SLAs, recommend/negoti-ate improvements, and conduct regular performance reviews and audits. Elevate our ecosystem - Evaluate and recommend technologies that strengthen security, increase efficiency, and improve compliance posture. Guide secure procurement - Coordinate with the MSP to assess, approve, and facilitate hardware acquisition aligned to business needs and security standards. Drive initiatives - Manage IT projects and implementation efforts in a fast-moving, growth setting; prioritize outcomes, metrics, and continuous improvement (4 years). What you'll bring Career snapshot - ~5 years as a hands-on technologist (e.g., networking, systems, apps, security, help desk/desktop), ~3 years in IT management, and ~2 years with primary responsibility for governance, compliance, and risk. Operating model - No direct reports; excels at influencing and managing through vendors/MSPs to deliver results. Regulatory fluency - Consistent, practical application of SEC/FINRA frameworks within financial services or adjacent regulated environments. Communication & leadership - Executive-ready storytelling, clear documentation, and the ability to translate complex requirements into action. Nice-to-have extras WISP stewardship - Experience maintaining a Written Information Security Program and ensuring controls are enforced (strong plus). Audit leadership - Background leading IT audits, risk assessments, and security reviews; proven ability to close findings and harden controls. Where you've thrived Candidates from peer investment managers are encouraged to apply. Experience at firms like Rockwood Capital (or similar) is a plus, not a requirement. Why this role is compelling A high-impact, individual-contributor opportunity with executive visibility Influence architecture and controls across a modern RIA application landscape Lead outcomes through MSP governance rather than managing a large internal team Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year Search managed by: Jeff Schweiger Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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