director, Technology Internal Audit

About the Role

The Director, IT Audit plays a critical leadership role in strengthening Starbucks' technology control environment, technology risk management practices, cybersecurity governance, and resilience. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of IT audit activities, partners closely with technology and business leaders, and delivers objective assurance and advisory services that protect enterprise value and enable responsible technology transformation. The Director is expected to operate as a trusted advisor on technology risk, balancing independence with strong collaboration across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the planning and execution of a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with enterprise technology risks, business priorities, and the broader internal audit plan.
• Manage, coach, and develop IT audit professionals; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth.
• Advance the IT audit strategy, methodologies, and use of data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques.

Audit Execution & Oversight

• Oversee technology, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, application, data, third-party technology, and integrated audits and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing to ensure high-quality, timely, and actionable results.
• Ensure IT audit work adheres to applicable professional standards (IIA Standards), internal quality guidelines, and recognized technology and cybersecurity control frameworks.
• Review and approve IT audit risk assessments, scopes, work programs,