Program & Risk Manager, Internal Audit, Professional Practices - Internal Audit

About the role

Global Internal Audit is a fast-paced, dynamic team focused on business and operational processes and the technologies that support risk management, governance, and internal controls for the company. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high judgment, clear communication and a consistent track record of delivering results.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and understand the importance of operationalizing key mechanisms and management reporting related to quality and professional practices and industry standards.
• Be a key interface and partner across all levels of the global IA team.
• Coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.
• Earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence.
• Exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while inventing and simplifying processes and insisting on the highest standards.
• Own programs and initiatives across the department, including regulatory inquiries, stakeholder reporting, and operational support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project Management experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience with auditing, risk management, compliance, and/or quality and program management

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
• Master's degree or equivalent
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• Experience in risk management and internal audit including: performing risk assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk
• Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
• Prior experience with audit quality reviews and program management with an IT focus
• Results-oriented – ability to motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams
• Track record of successful program management for large, cross-functional projects, including rolling out both process and technology-based improvements
• Comfortable working as an individual contributor with other resources to drive change

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.