Technology Audit Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Technology Audit Manager to lead the delivery of a risk-based Technology Audit portfolio, providing high-impact assurance and actionable insights that strengthen IT governance, enhance control environments, and drive business performance. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex technology audit engagements—either standalone or integrated with broader business audits—while developing and leading high-performing teams. Your leadership will ensure the Internal Audit function delivers measurable value aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving risk landscapes. This position demands a blend of technical expertise, project management acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement to foster collaboration across IT, finance, operations, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Audit and Advisory Delivery

As a Technology Audit Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and executing the technology component of a risk-based Internal Audit (IA) plan. Your responsibilities include:

• Audit Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with leadership to propose and refine audit engagements focused on technology risk areas, including defining scope, timing, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Engagement Leadership: Act as the Engagement Manager for multiple or large-scale integrated audit engagements, overseeing the entire audit lifecycle—from planning and fieldwork to reporting—while ensuring high-quality assurance delivery, adherence to timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Stakeholder Communication: Establish and maintain regular coordination with the IA Director (or Executive Director), senior management, and engagement teams to monitor progress, address deviations, and implement corrective actions. You will also facilitate the tracking and reporting of management action plans, ensuring timely implementation and verification of remediation efforts.
• Team Development and Coaching: Provide mentorship and guidance to engagement teams throughout the audit process, reinforcing the application of IA methodologies and enhancing functional and leadership competencies across the team.
• Strategic Support: Assist the VP of Internal Audit and IA Director in executing their responsibilities, as delegated, to ensure the IA function operates at peak efficiency and effectiveness.

IT Governance, ERP, and Data Analytics

Your expertise will be critical in evaluating and strengthening the organization’s IT governance frameworks and systems. Key responsibilities include:

• IT Governance Assessment: Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and ITIL, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, regulatory expectations, and risk-management objectives.
• ERP Environment Audits: Assess ERP environments (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana) for configuration adequacy, access controls, change-management practices, and process integrity across critical business cycles, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Technology Risk Assessments: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify control gaps, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues within core IT processes and enterprise applications, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Data Analytics and Automation: Leverage advanced data analytics tools—such as SQL, Power BI, and Python—to perform automated testing, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and continuous-monitoring routines, enhancing audit precision and efficiency.
• Collaborative Insights: Develop robust audit findings and recommendations that strengthen IT controls, improve system performance, and enhance data reliability, while fostering collaboration with stakeholders across IT, finance, and operations.

Leadership and Team Development

As a leader within the IA function, you will be responsible for cultivating a high-performing, future-ready team aligned with strategic business goals. This includes:

• Performance Management: Plan, manage, and review team performance to ensure achievement of key performance indicators, providing timely feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to strengthen capabilities.
• Strategic Initiatives: Propose and implement initiatives that align with the IA strategic direction, leading or supporting cross-functional projects that drive positive change in work practices and audit methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of excellence by identifying and implementing process enhancements, best practices, and innovative approaches to audit execution and team development.

Quality Assurance and Operations

Your commitment to operational excellence will ensure the IA function maintains the highest standards of quality and compliance. Responsibilities include:

• QAIP Compliance: Address Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) feedback effectively to enhance engagement quality and team capability, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Process Enhancement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in audit processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the IA function.

Business Partnering

You will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the IA function is viewed as a trusted advisor. This involves engaging with senior leadership, IT, finance, and operations teams to understand business objectives, address concerns, and deliver insights that support informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring a proven track record in technology audit, IT governance, and risk management, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in technology audit, IT risk management, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL), ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana), and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Python).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, multi-faceted audit engagements from planning to execution and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and present complex technical concepts in a clear, concise manner.
• Commitment to professional development, ethical standards, and continuous learning in the field of technology audit and risk management.