The Senior Manager – IT Audit will direct and manage a team of auditors in executing IT, cyber, and integrated assurance audits, ensuring alignment with the annual internal audit plan. The position focuses on identifying systemic root causes and facilitating strategic adjustments to enhance business processes and risk management. Additionally, the Senior Manager – IT Audit will support the development of technology and cybersecurity programs, fostering partnerships with management to understand and mitigate key business risks. This leader is also responsible for staff development and engagement, ensuring auditors are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet audit objectives effectively.
Audit Program Development and Project Management:
· Manage a team of auditors performing both IT / cyber and integrated assurance audits and advisory projects in accordance with the annual internal audit plan
· Execute IT and cyber audit procedures based on risk and impact to the business, across different applications, technologies and business processes, and in collaboration with internal and external partners and monitor completion of planned actions
· Manage pre- and post-implementation reviews of major system implementations and transformational projects involving technology
· Counsels and guides staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met, and that adequate coverage is achieved
· Ensures that audits address areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of a variety of economic, financial, and managerial programs, in conformance with Company policies and procedures or sound business practices where no policies exist
· Demonstrate ability to identify systemic root causes from one audit to the next and to assist management with end-to-end remediation and strategic adjustment
· Support the development of the technology and cybersecurity program to deliver against strategic program objectives and enhance integrated project delivery. Help advance cyber assurance processes and techniques through red team principles, incorporation of security assessment tools, and enhanced technical testing.
Staff Development and Engagement
· Directly responsible for the management and development of up to 6 audit project leads, senior and staff auditors
· Develop and retain audit staff, including career growth, training, goal setting and performance evaluations
· Trains audit and on audit standards, department procedures, and technical skills required for their position
· Recruit and interview audit staff
· Manages professional development opportunities, including internal and external training, professional association memberships, and networking events
· Coaches and mentors staff, including supporting their technical development
Business Unit Relationship Development and Risk Assessment:
· Proactively develops partnerships with management in order to understand business objectives, key business risks, business challenges, and management’s ability to effectively manage risks.
· Interacts with key stakeholders to better understand their business and strategy, demonstrating a commitment to continually improve the organization
· Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to United leadership and engage regularly to understand portfolios and emerging risks.
· Serve on projects and committees to provide input to queries on internal controls and procedures
· Works with the Internal Audit leadership team (including VP, MD, Director, and other members of the management team) to develop and complete the enterprise-wide risk assessment, ensuring the approach is based on company strategy, stakeholder insights, data analytics, and current industry best practices.