Senior IT Audit Manager

This Sr. IT Audit Manager is accountable for planning, organizing, and staffing the examinations and evaluations of the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's IT applications and related infrastructure for all domestic and international company operations. This position will work closely with the Corporate Audit Global Team, and our external auditors, throughout the annual SOX engagement. Additionally, this position will ensure IT Audit and Financial Audit are properly aligned through broader transformative audit engagements. This position will be responsible for input on the annual IT audit plan, identifying impactful and value-add projects to the organization - and then subsequently managing the execution of those projects. This position will be viewed as a subject matter expert to the entire IT organization in the space of IT audit considerations, IT controls, and IT risks and their impact to the organization, especially as it relates to digital transformation activities.This position is responsible for the hiring and training of IT auditors to ensure that the technical proficiency and educational background is appropriate for the audits to be performed, as well as assuring the promotability of staff members within the company. Additionally, this position is responsible for assessing the resources / specialized skills needed within the IT Audit team to further expand the scope of work and impact the department can provide to the organization. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining productive working relationships with company personnel, assessing audit clients' satisfaction, and proactively maintaining contact with the audit client throughout the year. This position is responsible for suggesting and implementing improvements to the Corporate IT Audit process. Improvements should focus on key IT risks, emerging technology risks, and providing value to the organization. The ability to provide assurance of quality audits and reports to meet audit standards, demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, develop action plans that include measurable achievements, update IT audit plans frequently, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with all levels of management is critical to the success of this position. This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans. Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS - Manage the accumulation and assessment of internal control deficiencies identified; and proactively partner with Management and external auditors in remediating / mitigating issues identified to limit interruption to the business - Manage and lead initiatives surrounding system implementations and related control considerations / documentation - Drive accountability with IT owners to further enhance education surrounding key controls and their related importance to the environment - Appropriately delegate the execution and detail review of workpapers to individuals on the team, in an effort to best utilize efforts in higher-risk / impact areas - Develop a solid understanding of SW's divisions, in-scope IT applications, and broader business acumen in order to continuously identify opportunities for compliance improvement POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, C