Sr IT Audit Manager

MiniMed•Northridge, CA

2d•$150,000 - $256,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MiniMed, you can build a long-term career of exploration and innovation while helping advance healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, helping break down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. We are seeking a dynamic and driven Senior IT Audit Manager to join the MiniMed Internal Audit team. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of IT audit activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and address IT-related risks. As a people manager, this position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and deep expertise in IT controls and processes. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, curious mindset and a passion for building and shaping a high-impact internal audit function in a newly public company environment. This position is hybrid and requires at least three days per week on-site at our Northridge (California) or Twin Cities (Minnesota) office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, information systems, or accounting.
Candidate must be certified as a CPA, CISA, CIPT, CIA, and/or CISSP.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of IT audit experience and 5 years of managerial experience, or, an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years IT audit experience and 5 years of managerial experience.
Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 or regional accounting firm, or equivalent experience in the Internal Audit function of a public company.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
Experience supporting SOX 404 compliance requirements.
Experience with IT general controls and automated controls within SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.
Experience evaluating control environments across IT systems and infrastructure components, such as hardware, software, networks, and databases.
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, including COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.
Proficiency with audit software and data analytics tools, such as Optro (formerly AuditBoard) and Power BI.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations related to IT systems and data protection, such as HIPAA and GDPR.
Familiarity with IT risks related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, medical device security, big data, vendor management, IT governance, and social media.

Responsibilities

Effectively collaborate with colleagues and business partners in various departments and operating units.
Conduct complex conversations with audit stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
Operate in an independent and organized manner, managing multiple projects and escalating issues promptly.
Plan and lead risk assessments with organizational leaders to gather insights for the audit plan.
Lead reviews (audit, advisory, and integrated) throughout the entire audit process, identifying control gaps and proposing solutions. This includes designing and implementing control frameworks to ensure efficient risk management and IT controls.
Create clear and concise audit reports and presentations for senior management and the audit committee.
Leads IT SOX scoping, testing of controls, and coordination with the external auditor.
Monitor open audit issues and support timely remediation.
Lead projects in accordance with department standard operating procedures, as well as International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Lead and develop team members in audit processes, technology, and department operations, while providing ongoing recognition, coaching, and performance management support to help them succeed in their roles.
Stay current with emerging technology trends, industry standards, and regulatory changes to proactively align audit strategies and practices.
Contribute to learning and development opportunities, including acquiring CPE hours and taking on challenging projects for continuous improvement.
Understand the Medtronic and Audit mission to drive innovation, accelerate change, and embrace diversity and inclusion. Individuals will set challenging goals, enable operational excellence, maintain accountability, and model ethical behavior.