Samuel Rexford Amankwah
Richmond,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Project Manager with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Boosts productivity through innovative management and mentorship. Keen to apply new and emerging project organization techniques to increase overall performance. Hands-on professional with 15+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams. Adept at creating effective communication between team members, clients, vendors, and Senior management. Proven track record in Regulatory compliance, customer service and risk management. Personable, organized and self-reliant quick responder and innovator that identifies solutions to reverse high-liability projects through to timely completion. Focused and enthusiastic with expertise in team oversight. Provides exceptional budgeting and effective processes and procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Project Manager
PROS Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Mitigated regulatory risks by increasing GDPR and PCI guideline compliance through clarification of policies and procedures with other departments.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Identified issues and implemented appropriate solutions to deliver quick and effective remediation.
- Updated and managed multiple project databases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
Implementation Project Manager
Windham School District/TDCJ
Angleton, TX
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Set and managed client expectations, developing a detailed project plan, defining the scope of the project, understanding project risks and assigning team members to specific tasks.
- Directed completion of planned compliance audits, assessed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Made recommendations to resolve compliance audit findings.
- Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
- Communicated audit plans to executive management team.
- Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations.
PCI DSS Analyst
UPS
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Maintained a strong understanding and adherence of current and upcoming standards, regulations, and legislation.
- Partnered with security teams to identify and analyze security requirements to align with PCI compliance standards.
- Ensured that the appropriate information security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices are developed, communicated, and followed.
- Assisted and supported the organization with initial PCI compliance with ongoing preparation, testing, and monitoring of conformance.
- Partnered with ASv's to run a Vulnerability management program, track, communicate and remediate all known material weaknesses or significant deficiencies; and minimizes any findings noted by either internal or external auditors.
- Worked with internal and external Auditors/Assessors to assess compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and best practices
Cybersecurity Compliance Officer
JPMorgan Chase
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Earned Chase bank a JD Powell award by ideating a customer service improvement strategy that made ATMs display birthday wishes to customers during their birthday week.
- Leveraged a risk-based approach to revamp the vendor risk assessment process and evaluate assessments.
- Participated in the assessment of emerging risks as part of strategic business risk reviews, analysis of regulatory and market developments, New Business Initiatives, and review of external risk events.
- Reviewed regulations and impact assessments and worked with divisional partners to advise the relevant owners on the development of policies and procedures within the legal entity and across other functional departments.
- Worked with CISO to ensure alignment between security and privacy compliance programs including policies, practices, investigations, and acts as a liaison to the Information Technology teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Cape Coast
GhanaMBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZProject Management Professional (PMP) -
PMI
Houston, TXSkills
- Change management
- SDLC
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- PCI DSS GDPR HIPAA CSF ISO 270001 SOC 1 SOC 2 SOC3
- Risk Management
- Client relations
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Stakeholder management
- Agile Methodology
- Information Technology Management
- Requirements Elicitation
- Managing Multiple Projects
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Timeline
Compliance Project Manager
PROS Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Implementation Project Manager
Windham School District/TDCJ
11.2017 - 08.2020
PCI DSS Analyst
UPS
06.2015 - 09.2017
Cybersecurity Compliance Officer
JPMorgan Chase
02.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Cape Coast
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
PMI
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