IT Audit Manager

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KBR is seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit & Advisory team. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing the organizations IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program including the planning execution and reporting of IT General Controls (ITGC) application controls automated controls interface controls and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) control testing. The IT Audit Manager will partner closely with IT leadership business process owners internal controls teams and external auditors to ensure an effective control environment timely remediation of identified deficiencies and ongoing compliance with SOX 404 requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing IT SOX programs within complex global organizations demonstrated expertise in IT control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies and a proven ability to lead and develop audit teams while driving high-quality risk-based audit execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual IT SOX compliance program including planning execution monitoring and reporting activities across IT control domains.
• Develop and maintain risk-based testing strategies and audit plans covering IT General Controls (ITGCs) application controls automated controls interface controls and SDLC controls.
• Oversee walkthroughs control assessments and testing activities to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key IT controls.
• Lead and review testing of ITGCs including access management change management IT operations and system development controls.
• Direct testing and evaluation of SDLC controls including development approvals testing evidence release management and production migration processes.
• Oversee testing of key automated controls application controls system interfaces and management reports used in financial reporting processes.
• Manage and mentor onshore and offshore IT audit and SOX testing teams ensuring consistency quality and adherence to established audit methodologies.
• Review workpapers testing documentation and audit evidence to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with professional standards.
• Partner with IT management Internal Controls business process owners and external auditors to coordinate testing activities address control issues and facilitate audit reliance.
• Evaluate identified control deficiencies assess potential SOX impact and severity and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Monitor remediation activities validate the effectiveness of corrective actions and track resolution through completion.
• Prepare and present status reports executive dashboards testing summaries and risk updates to management and key stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Information Technology Computer Science Accounting Finance Audit or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT audit IT risk management IT controls IT compliance or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading and managing IT SOX compliance programs and audit teams.
• Experience conducting and overseeing SOX 404 testing within large complex and global organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving IT Internal Controls Finance and external audit stakeholders.
• Experience managing distributed onshore and offshore resources in a testing or audit environment.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Deep knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) including access management change management IT operations and system development controls.
• Strong expertise in SOX 404 compliance requirements control testing methodologies and internal control frameworks.
• Experience evaluating and testing application controls automated controls interface controls and system-generated reports.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and associated control requirements.
• Proven ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness identify risks and evaluate control deficiencies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective leadership coaching and team development capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical and compliance matters to diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across business and technology functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent professional certification.
• Prior experience within a publicly traded organization with mature SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting external audit reliance strategies and coordinating with external auditors.
• Knowledge of leading control frameworks and governance standards including COBIT NIST and related IT risk frameworks.
• Experience supporting digital transformation ERP implementations cloud environments or large-scale technology change initiatives.
• Advanced experience with data analytics audit automation or continuous controls monitoring tools.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.