Advanced Program Manager

Wintrust•Rosemont, IL

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Program Manager will lead and coordinate a dynamic IT audit facilitation program. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of internal and external audits across multiple technology teams. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison between auditors and IT staff, ensuring effective communication, alignment of expectations, and timely delivery of audit evidence. Key responsibilities include developing standardized audit processes, monitoring audit progress and remediation, supporting closure of audit findings, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, compliance, or program management
5-7 years of experience facilitating internal, external, or regulatory audits
Experience managing audit findings, remediation activities, and governance reporting
Experience working in regulated environments or large, complex IT organizations
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
Strong program and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of IT controls, audit processes, and regulatory expectations
Ability to manage multiple concurrent audits and competing priorities
Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
High level of accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred
CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) certification
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the IT audit facilitation program, overseeing planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external audits.
Serve as the primary liaison between auditors and IT teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and timely responses to audit evidence requests.
Develop and maintain standardized audit facilitation processes, procedures, and documentation.
Coordinate audit timelines, deliverables, walkthroughs, and evidence collection activities across multiple technology teams.
Mentor and coach IT team members on the audit function.
Establish routines to monitor audit progress and resource dependencies throughout the audit reporting year.
Collaborate with the IT Risk Program Manager to track and report audit status and remediation progress to appropriate audiences.
Identify opportunities to enhance audit readiness and process efficiency.
Monitor remediation progress and escalate risks or delays to leadership as appropriate.
Support closure of audit findings through coordination, documentation, and follow-up activities.
Validate the completeness of remediation evidence prior to submission to auditors.
Lead regular status meetings and communication forums to maintain transparency and accountability.
Translate complex audit requirements into actionable steps for operational teams.
Define program metrics and performance indicators.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline audit processes and reduce operational burden.
Maintain centralized repositories for audit documentation and evidence management.