What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager IT Compliance-hybrid Parsippany position at embecta?
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A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
The Senior Manager, IT Compliance (SOX) is responsible for leading and managing IT Compliance initiatives related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulatory requirements. This role ensures IT controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively while collaborating with internal stakeholders, auditors and external partners. The Senior Manager will play a key role in enhancing IT compliance frameworks, managing audit and driving process improvements.
This role will sit hybrid 3-4 days a week in Parsippany, NJ
SOX Compliance & IT Controls
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
Why join us?
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
The Senior Manager, IT Compliance (SOX) is responsible for leading and managing IT Compliance initiatives related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulatory requirements. This role ensures IT controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively while collaborating with internal stakeholders, auditors and external partners. The Senior Manager will play a key role in enhancing IT compliance frameworks, managing audit and driving process improvements.
This role will sit hybrid 3-4 days a week in Parsippany, NJ
SOX Compliance & IT Controls
- Lead the execution of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs) to ensure SOX compliance.
- Oversee IT risk assessments and ensure alignment with SOX, SOC, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and control documentation related to IT compliance.
- Partner with IT and business teams to remediate control deficiencies and implement process improvements.
- Work closely with external and internal auditors, ensuring timely and accurate audit responses.
- Perform periodic testing and validation of IT controls to identify risks and gaps proactively.
- Manage IT SOX audit processes, coordinating walkthroughs, evidence collection and control testing.
- Serve as the liaison between IT, finance, and audit teams for all SOX-related matters.
- Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to enhance IT compliance programs.
- Develop and implement remediation plans for identified control weaknesses.
- Some travel may be required for audit initiatives.
- Establish and enforce IT compliance policies, procedures and frameworks.
- Drive the adoption of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools to streamline compliance activities.
- Ensure IT policies align with regulatory and industry standards (ISO 27001).
- Provide training and awareness programs to IT teams and control owners.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve IT compliance maturity across the organization.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to IT compliance analysts and team members.
- Work with IT security, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate compliance best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or Accounting.
- 8 years of experience in IT compliance, audit, risk management, or related areas.
- Strong knowledge of SOX ITGCs, ITACs, and control frameworks.
- Experience managing audits, working with external and internal auditors (Big 4 firms).
- Familiarity with ERP systems S4Hana, and cloud compliance considerations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Background in life science industry preferred.
- Certifications are a plus.
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
