- Company Name
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Job Title
- Senior Manager, Internal Audit (IT and Digital Transformation)
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Senior Manager, Internal Audit – IT & Digital Transformation
**Role Summary**
Responsible for designing, leading, and executing enterprise technology and digital transformation audit strategy. Provides assurance and advisory services on cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, and major transformation initiatives, aligning audit activity with organizational risk priorities.
**Expectations**
- Deliver high‑quality audit reports and actionable recommendations within established timelines.
- Maintain senior‑level stakeholder relationships and influence risk remediation.
- Demonstrate proactive risk‑based planning, continuous improvement, and compliance with industry standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and oversee the annual technology risk audit & advisory plan covering cybersecurity, cloud, data, and major transformation implementations.
- Design and manage enterprise technology and cybersecurity audit strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Conduct complex technology audits and advisory engagements, providing risk assessments, audit findings, and recommendations.
- Support major digital transformation initiatives (cloud migration, system conversions, digital modernization) through scoping, risk assessment, execution, and reporting.
- Manage audit engagement teams, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to internal audit standards and quality assurance processes.
- Report quarterly on audit plan progress, insights, and risk exposures to Internal Audit Management and governing bodies.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Risk‑Based Internal Audit Plan and the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program.
**Required Skills**
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA), IT governance, and control frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
- Expertise in cybersecurity principles, data governance, and digital transformation risk.
- Experience with agile project management and technology implementation projects.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Proven leadership and team‑management experience in a senior audit or consulting role.
- Ability to produce clear, concise audit documentation and executive‑level presentations.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in IT risk assurance, cybersecurity audit, or related technology audit roles.
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