Senior Manager, IT Risk Assurance & Automation

Job Description

The Senior Manager will help shape and execute Internal Audit’s technology and transformation strategy. The mandate brings together technology risk assurance, project advisory, audit-plan delivery, stakeholder leadership and modernization of the Internal Audit operating model. The ideal candidate must demonstrate expertise across three primary verticals, ranked by priority:

Project Advisory (Highest Priority): Ability to integrate into active system implementations, ask critical questions in real-time, and challenge infrastructure or cybersecurity work.IT Audits: Experience with unstructured audits (e.g., cybersecurity) rather than just checklist-based approaches (SOC 1/SOC 2).Automation: Experience with RPA or AI use cases within continuous monitoring programs to reduce manual data cleansing.

Core accountabilities

Partner with the VP, Internal Audit and the management team to create the technology and transformation strategy and translate it into annual audit plans andschedules.Oversee delivery of the technology audit plan, keep the technology audit universe current and recommend changes as risks emerge.Independently lead project advisory work on major transformation initiatives, from prioritization and scoping through executive-level reporting.Build or advance automation, AI, data analytics and continuous assurance capabilities that make Internal Audit more proactive and insight-driven.Support development of a technology-risk audit opinion and promptly elevate significant issues.Oversee quality, timeliness and relevance of technology assurance and advisory engagements, including risk-based audit programs and co-sourced work.Develop the team, plan resourcing and build strong relationships with technology leaders, executive stakeholders and assurance partners.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; advanced degree considered an assetMinimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in IT audit, risk assurance, or technology risk managementStrong knowledge of IT risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirementsExperience leading internal audit or assurance programs within complex organizationsProven track record of delivering transformation initiatives involving automation, AI, or data analyticsProfessional certifications such as CISA is preferred; CISM or CRISC are relevant for cyberAI auditing certifications (ISACA/IIA) are a strong plusDemonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams of 3-4 resources and influencing senior stakeholders

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