IT Internal Audit Manager

Please note - You must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate now, or in the future.

The Internal Audit (IA) team, are responsible for solving interesting and challenging internal control issues that impact the company and its operations. We are a highly experienced team with strong audit skills that enjoys collaborating with cross functional teams, thriving on solving problems in a dynamic, ever-changing control environment. We promote teamwork, efficiency, and innovation in the execution of our responsibilities. Our mission is to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services that add value to Seagate’s processes and operations. 

About the role - you will:

As Manager of the IT Audit Group (ITAG), you will manage a team of IT Audit professionals in the successful completion of all IT related internal audit activities according to standards established by ISACA and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Reporting directly to the IT Audit Director, you will manage the team, providing guidance and oversight for all phases of the audit process, from planning to final reporting. You will play an active role in identifying IT risks and assisting the IT Audit Director in the development of the IT Audit and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Audit Plan.

In this position, you will:

• Manage testing of the Company's key IT controls for SOX and work with Seagate management to ensure remediation.
• Manage the ITAG team in the design and execution of comprehensive IT audits. 
• Apply key IT control principles (e.g., NIST, COBIT) in identifying areas of risk in audit engagements.
• Review audit work to ensure that it is aligned with established audit objectives and that audit evidence supports the audit findings.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports, highlighting areas of risk and employ the key elements of good audit findings, including root cause analysis.
• Develop recommendations to improve IT processes, providing realistic, effective, and efficient solutions, including identified ‘best practices’.
• Ensure that IT audits and consulting projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Participate in the risk assessment process, identifying areas for consideration in the audit plan.
• Stay current on IT, cybersecurity, and digital product trends and technologies.
• Provide coaching to the ITAG Team, focusing on continuous improvement in the delivery of services.
• Serve as a role-model for company values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.
• Perform other duties related to Internal Audit as assigned and contribute to continuous improvement of IA processes.

About you:

You are a highly experienced IT audit professional with a demonstrated track record of managing teams in the successful execution of a diverse range of IT and technology audits. You have an excellent understanding of IT audit concepts and IT controls and can provide guidance to the team in their application. You have strong communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to present complex issues and topics to a full range of audiences. You can balance diplomacy with assertiveness and negotiate effectively without damaging relationships. You easily adapt between working independently or collaboratively in managing the team and work comfortably in ambiguity on unstructured projects in a multi-tasking environment.

Your experience includes:

• 5+ years of IT Audit experience, preferably in a large multi-national company manufacturing environment or in public accounting (Big-4 a plus).
• Including SOX IT audit experience.
• Supervisory/managerial experience.
• Qualified CISA (or CISM or CISSP or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 3rd July 2024.

*Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate now, or in the future.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

Location:

Springtown, Northern Ireland (hybrid) – working at least 2 days per week on-site in Springtown and the remainder of the week remote working.

Our site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work . The Seagate Derry/Londonderry manufacturing site has been open for 30 years this year. We have over 1200 people working in our facility which is among the most advanced in the world, in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads. These recording heads write information onto and read information from the recording disc, within the data storage device.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. 

Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate 

Travel: 10%

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability, or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly based on merit.

See list below of many of our Company Benefits:

  Health –Healthcare, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programs, Group income protection and On-site gym/exercise classes.

 Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

 Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programs, Free car-parking, subsidized on-site café, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil/jury duty.

 Career – Degree / non degree assistance. Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programs.

Location : Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel : Up to 10%

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