IT Audit Engagement Manager

About the role

The IT Audit Engagement Manager leads end-to-end audit and consulting engagements, assesses the adequacy of the technology control environment, and influences senior management to improve the control environment. Key responsibilities include serving as the engagement lead, driving accountability for audit execution and outcomes, and contributing to continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit and consulting engagements, including planning, scoping, execution, and reporting, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work and actionable, value-added recommendations.
• Serve as the engagement lead and clearly communicate audit objectives, progress, and results to stakeholders and influence management to implement sustainable improvements.
• Drive accountability for audit execution and outcomes, proactively managing timelines, risks, and dependencies, while escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist in coaching and developing audit team members by communicating expectations, reviewing work, and providing timely, actionable feedback to support high engagement performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices, including the use of data analytics, automation, and innovative auditing techniques.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in IT audit, technology risk management, or internal controls, with demonstrated experience leading audit engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline; professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSP) preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, cybersecurity principles, infrastructure and application controls, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate complex concepts clearly while building effective relationships.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance audit insights and conclusions.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.