IT Audit Manager

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

17h

About The Position

The IT Audit Manager strengthens T-Mobile’s risk management and control environment by leading high-impact audits across technology, cybersecurity, engineering, network, privacy, and other complex business areas. Reporting to the Director, the role has significant autonomy and accountability for planning, executing, and supervising audits and projects of varying complexity, with particular emphasis on overseeing and coordinating external co-source audit partners. The Manager leads project-based teams, facilitates discussions with business partners, and aligns work with audit objectives, plans, timelines, and deliverables. The role builds trusted relationships, translates complex risks into actionable insights, develops audit talent, and champions approaches such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to improve Internal Audit’s effectiveness and value.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a technology organization, Internal Auditing, business analysis, or program evaluation.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technology field (required).
Extensive knowledge of internal auditing principles, technology audit methodologies, risk assessment, internal controls, governance, and professional standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Proven leadership and project management skills, including managing complex audits, leading diverse teams, overseeing co-source partners, delivering within scope, objectives, budgets, and timelines, and managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including evaluating complex information and datasets, identifying risks and business impacts, and developing well-supported conclusions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, active listening, and stakeholder relationship management skills, including the ability to simplify technical issues, influence management, and present audit observations and recommendations clearly.
Experience designing and executing data-driven audit procedures, including extracting, transforming, and analyzing large, complex datasets.
Proficiency in workpaper organization and understanding of internal control processes and cross-functional business risk identification.
Technical understanding of business process internal controls and ability to collaborate with co-source partners to assess and address control deficiencies.
Solid knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with co-source partners, colleagues, staff, business partners, and external consultants, promoting collaboration and mutual respect.
Intellectual curiosity, professional skepticism, adaptability, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to exercise independent judgment, contribute to departmental priorities, and lead through change.
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

Collaborate with Internal Audit leadership and co-source audit partners to establish risk-based audit strategies, project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.
Own audit and advisory engagements throughout scoping, planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and post-audit follow-up, with accountability for quality, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Define and approve audit scope, objectives, approach, and work plans, and direct co-source partners in developing and executing audit programs addressing business and technology risks.
Identify, evaluate, and document audit issues by establishing criteria, analyzing evidence, assessing root causes and business impacts, and validating findings and recommendations with business partners.
Lead and oversee co-source partners in developing and documenting audit scope, work plans, reports, issues, and recommendations.
Communicate audit and management advisory findings through written reports and oral presentations to management, maintaining alignment between internal and external stakeholders.
Build constructive relationships with co-source partners, business partners, peers, staff, and management through individual interactions and group meetings.
Oversee tracking and validation of outstanding audit issues and corrective actions, coordinating with business partners and co-source teams to encourage timely, sustainable remediation.
Contribute to the Annual Audit Plan and Risk Assessment process by providing insights to inform Internal Audit’s audit plan.
Assist with department resource planning, including co-source partner involvement and effective resource utilization.
Provide formal and informal feedback to co-source partners and supporting Internal Audit staff.
Mentor Internal Audit staff assigned to support audits.
Participate in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and/or Finance initiatives.
Identify and evaluate opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to audit procedures, including anomaly detection, pattern recognition, and predictive risk indicators.
Assist with determining department goals and interface with senior management regarding Internal Audit’s services and roles.
Travel up to 10%.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and compensation package, including annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches.
Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus; corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on individual and/or company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
401(k).
Employee stock grants and employee stock purchase plan.
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 insurance.
Mobile service and home internet discounts for eligible employees.
Pet insurance for eligible employees.
Commuter and transit programs for eligible employees.