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Lead IT Auditor

LyondellBasell North America
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

LyondellBasell

Come Join an Inclusive Team :

The Lead IT Auditor role is a senior position that leverages advanced audit methodologies and emerging technology expertise to evaluate and enhance the organization's IT control environment, digital transformation initiatives, and technology risk landscape. This role combines traditional IT audit capabilities with modern technology assessment skills, including artificial intelligence governance, cloud security, and digital innovation assurance.

Working with minimal supervision, the position leads medium to high complexity technology audits and provides strategic insights on digital risks and opportunities across the enterprise. Success demands balancing technical expertise with business understanding in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth and organizational impact through building strong relationships and delivering high-quality audit services.

A Day In The Life :

Audit Leadership & Execution

  • Lead complex IT audits covering processes, infrastructure, ITGCs, and implementation reviews
  • Develop audit objectives based on business and technical risks
  • Coordinate audit planning, workpaper review, evaluation, and reporting
  • Ensure full understanding of data flows, security policies, and system security controls
  • Optimize audit team resources and timelines for successful delivery
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for audit effectiveness
  • Contribute to annual IT audit risk assessment and planning

Technology Risk Focus

  • Assess cloud infrastructure, applications, and emerging platforms
  • Evaluate AI / ML governance frameworks, including GenAI implementations
  • Review cybersecurity posture and zero-trust architectures
  • Examine DevSecOps practices and digital transformation initiatives
  • Monitor data governance, privacy, and sovereignty compliance
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as role model and mentor for less experienced staff
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholders across audit areas and processes
  • Build effective relationships with IT business staff and management
  • Identify and share best practices for cost reduction and efficiency
  • Provide constructive feedback to peers and team members
  • Balance auditee concerns with independence requirements
  • Demonstrate poise, tact, and maturity in all interactions
  • You Bring This Value :

    Skills :

    Technical Knowledge

  • Deep understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture
  • Expertise in modern technology stacks and cloud platforms
  • Strong knowledge of frameworks : COBIT 2024, ISO 27000, NIST, CSA Guidelines
  • Proficiency in internal audit standards and risk assessment methodologies
  • Technical & Analytics Capabilities

  • Advanced proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools
  • Experience with GRC platforms and automation tools
  • Programming skills for analysis (Python / R, SQL)
  • ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred)
  • Continuous control monitoring expertise
  • Professional Skills

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication
  • Strong project management and resource optimization
  • Business acumen and stakeholder management
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated mentoring and leadership capabilities
  • Relevant certifications (CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CRISC preferred)
  • Education :

  • Bachelor degree is required, with a major in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree.
  • Work Experience :

  • Typically, 4-8 years of progressive IT audit or technology risk experience, with demonstrable expertise in independently evaluating complex IT controls, business processes, and financial systems. Strong background in technology risk assessments and control framework implementation required. Must show proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex audit engagements.
  • Big 4 consulting or audit experience preferred. Experience implementing innovative audit methodologies and leading digital transformation or emerging technology risk assessments (AI / ML, cloud, data governance) is highly valued.
  • Licenses and Certifications :

  • Advanced degree and / or professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CFE, CIA or other is preferred.
  • What We Offer :

    LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

  • Workplace flexibility : The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home.
  • Comprehensive health, welfare, life and retirement programs aligned with local practices.
  • Comprehensive Well-being Benefits : Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan which offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
  • Educational Assistance Program : To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
  • Global Adoption Policy : Support for employees expanding their families.
  • Bravo Rewards Program : Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
  • Professional Development : Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
  • Competitive Vacation Policies : Generous paid vacation and holidays to support your work-life balance.
  • Matching Gifts Program : Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.
  • Employee Discounts : Access to discounts on various products and services.
  • Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and / or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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    We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

    Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

    LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

    LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

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