What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit IT Quality & Program Manager, Professional Practices - Internal Audit position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and that includes protecting our customers and their data. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. 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.
We are looking for an experienced internal audit IT professional to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate high judgment, clear communication and a consistent track record of delivering results. You will 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. You will be a key interface and partner across all levels of the global IA team. You will 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. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will 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.
Other key responsibilities include leading and owning programs and initiatives across the department, including regulatory inquiries, stakeholder reporting, and operational support.
Key job responsibilities
Global Internal Audit is one of many mechanisms at Amazon 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.
We are looking for an experienced internal audit IT professional with prior quality reviews and program management experience to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization.
You will be a key interface and partner across all levels of the global IA team. You will 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. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while inventing and simplifying processes insisting on the highest standards.
Other key responsibilities include leading and owning programs and initiatives across the department, including regulatory inquiries, stakeholder reporting, and operational support.
A day in the life
Demonstrate high judgment, clear communication and deliver results.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and partner with cross functional teams.
Coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.
Exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, with high quality and standards, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards.
About the team
The Internal Audit Professional Practices team is focused on operational excellence, continuous process improvements, transformation of the IA function, and alignment of the broader organization towards more streamlined processes and mechanisms with data/technology enabled vision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 8 years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Minimum 2 years of IT audit quality and program management experience
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Strong IT internal audit and risk management experience, including: performing assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk
- Prior experience with audit quality reviews and program management with an IT focus
- Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration
- 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
- Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate important data Big 4 accounting or consulting firm experience
- Experience with process improvement, Kaizen, and six sigma.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, and other relevant licenses/certifications highly desirable.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $109,000 - $185,000
