Internal Audit Manager

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

6d•$75,700 - $136,600

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager strengthens T-Mobile’s risk management and internal control environment by leading complex, high-impact audits and advisory engagements across business functions. The role is accountable for planning, executing, and supervising audits and projects of varying complexity, particularly overseeing and coordinating project staff. The manager leads project-based teams, facilitates discussions with business partners, and ensures audit activities meet established objectives, plans, timelines, and deliverables. The role builds trusted relationships, turns complex business risks into actionable insights, and promotes innovative approaches and technologies—including data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies—to improve the effectiveness and value of Internal Audit. It also contributes to audit planning, departmental goals, resource planning, and strategic initiatives. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, risk management, business analysis, program evaluation, or a related discipline.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Extensive knowledge of internal auditing principles and practices, risk assessment, internal controls, governance, and Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.
Strong understanding of business processes, internal controls, cross-functional risks, audit methodologies, and workpaper documentation.
Ability to evaluate audit evidence and draw well-supported conclusions.
Leadership and project management skills, including oversight of complex audits and diverse teams or co-source partners, management of competing priorities, and delivery within scope, objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating complex information and datasets, identifying risks and business impacts, and developing logical, risk-based conclusions.
Experience designing and executing data-driven audit procedures, including extracting, transforming, and analyzing complex datasets.
Ability to identify opportunities to use AI, machine learning, and automation to improve audit effectiveness.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, active listening, and stakeholder relationship management skills; ability to simplify complex issues, influence management, and present audit observations and recommendations clearly.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with business partners, co-source partners, senior management, and external consultants, and to provide guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to audit teams.
Intellectual curiosity, professional skepticism, adaptability, integrity, continuous improvement mindset, independent judgment, and ability to contribute to departmental priorities and lead through change.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Responsibilities

Independently plan, execute, and oversee complex operational, financial, compliance, and advisory audits throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Lead audit teams and co-source partners through planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow-up; set expectations, review work, provide feedback, and ensure audit quality and adherence to methodologies and professional standards.
Lead integrated risk assessments across business functions and develop risk-based audit scopes, objectives, testing strategies, and work plans.
Contribute insights to annual audit planning and risk assessment processes.
Develop and execute audit programs and testing procedures; review business processes, policies, procedures, evidence, and workpapers to assess control design and operating effectiveness and support conclusions.
Evaluate complex risks and interdependencies, identify root causes, and develop practical recommendations addressing control weaknesses and business risks.
Guide data sourcing, validation, and analysis to support audit conclusions and identify opportunities to enhance audit insights.
Promote improvements to audit methodologies, processes, and technologies, including data analytics, AI, and automation.
Lead the identification, validation, and documentation of audit findings and recommendations; prepare clear reports and presentations communicating business impact.
Build relationships with business partners and audit teams, facilitate discussions, align on corrective actions, and oversee remediation tracking and validation.
Support departmental goals, resource planning, and strategic initiatives that strengthen Internal Audit and align it with organizational priorities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and compensation package.
Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
401(k) and access to free, year-round money coaches.
Annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, depending on role and eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays.
Paid parental and family leave.
Family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, and childcare subsidy.
Tuition assistance and college coaching.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary AD&D, accident, life, disability, and long-term care coverage.
Mobile service and home internet discounts for eligible employees.
Pet insurance for eligible employees.
Commuter and transit programs for eligible employees.