Senior Manager, IT Audit & Data Analytics

Trane Technologies • Davidson, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Audit & Data Analytics to lead and oversee the IT internal audit program and strategic data analytics initiatives within Global Assurance & Advisory Services. The role identifies technology-related risks and enterprise best practices, and advances the use of data analytics, visualization, automation, generative AI, and other digital tools to improve audit procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley testing.

The Senior Manager leads and develops a global team of IT audit and data analytics professionals. The position oversees IT risk assessment and audit planning, end-to-end IT and data-driven integrated audits, specialized cybersecurity and infrastructure assurance, and business process optimization. It also reviews audit reports and analytical dashboards and partners with Enterprise IT, Data Analytics, Assurance and Advisory Services, and Finance teams.

The role works onsite Monday through Thursday; on Fridays, employees may choose their work location while balancing the needs of their work. The position is salary-based and incentive eligible status is listed as no.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
• At least 7 years of combined experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, and Data Analytics.
• At least 2 years of direct experience supervising and leading technical teams or complex audit engagements.
• Deep understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, IT project management, and operational technology controls.
• Demonstrated ability in data manipulation, database querying, data visualization, and automated workflow creation.
• Hands-on proficiency with analytical tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or SAS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information and findings through clear reports and visually compelling dashboards for executive management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple audits and analytics projects concurrently and on schedule.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across regions, business units, and functions.
• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes, including generative AI, automation, and cybersecurity, and assess their impact on enterprise risk and audit methodologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on data integrity, root-cause analysis, and business process automation.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or a master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual IT risk identification process and develop the rolling IT audit plan, focusing on cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, applications, governance, and cloud environments.
• Lead the design and implementation of the internal audit data analytics strategy, including digital tools for assurance and advisory engagements and Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
• Oversee annual risk assessment, planning, execution, and reporting for IT audits and data-driven integrated audits.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a global team of IT audit and data analytics professionals.
• Oversee specialized audits, including annual cybersecurity reviews, IT policy compliance, infrastructure operations, and emerging technology implementations.
• Partner with business teams to redesign and re-engineer processes, using IT audit and data-driven insights to identify efficiencies and strengthen internal controls.
• Review and approve audit engagement reports and analytical dashboards, ensuring conclusions are clear and findings are actionable.
• Build relationships with Enterprise IT, Data Analytics, Assurance and Advisory Services, and Finance teams to align IT audit and digital tool priorities.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior