Manager Global Technology Audit (1 of 2)

Role Summary

Manager, Global Technology Audit & Assurance, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Leads risk-based and SOX technology audits, providing strategic insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk management across the enterprise. Oversees audit teams, conducts risk assessments, and offers recommendations to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Requires strong leadership, communication, and talent development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance, advisory, and compliance engagements at J&J affiliates and third parties; supervise teams ensuring alignment with local and international regulations, internal policy, and SOX control requirements.
• Perform end-to-end risk-based and SOX technology audits: risk assessments, sampling, workpapers, findings, and management reporting.
• Directly manage audit personnel, delegating duties and providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Provide hands-on oversight of audit engagements including actively participating in walkthroughs, testing activities, and reviewing issue write-ups.
• Oversee impact analysis and audit-response execution to enable timely remediation of exceptions that address primary risks.
• Act as primary liaison with IT, business owners, management, and external auditors to coordinate testing and remediation.
• Track SOX metrics and KPIs (e.g., issue closure, control failures, testing coverage) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise on SOX impact for new initiatives, system implementations, and policy changes; recommend corrective actions.
• Enhance audit efficiency by adopting new tools, methodologies, and automation; challenge the status quo to manage emerging risks.
• Contribute to the annual Audit Plan by identifying enterprise risks and helping prioritize audit coverage and resourcing.
• Manage, mentor, and develop audit staff; foster an inclusive culture of accountability, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Attract and retain top talent to help evolve a best-in-class audit organization.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; preferred majors include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science/Analytics, or Finance.
• Preferred: Master of Science, MBA, or other advanced degree.
• Preferred: CISA, CIA, CPA, CMA, and/or other professional certifications.
• Required: 5 years of experience in information technology, finance, process excellence, or related business experience.
• Required: Knowledge of IT systems, networks, databases, and security protocols.
• Preferred: Experience leading and developing people.
• Travel: Up to 20% domestic or international travel.

Skills

• Agility, Audit Reporting, Compliance Policies
• Data Savvy, Developing Others, Execution Focus
• Fact-Based Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM)
• Fraud Prevention Strategies, Inclusive Leadership, Internal Auditing
• Internal Controls, Leadership, Safety Assurance
• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Team Management, Technical Credibility

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred majors listed in Qualifications)
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Additional Requirements

• None beyond travel requirement noted in Qualifications