Technology Audit Manager

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

You will engage with senior business and IT leadership through conducting audits to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes to manage risk within the assigned scope. This role requires a strong understanding of how risks can be mitigated, with a proven ability to effectively execute audit procedures and lead fieldwork teams. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills… with doses of curiosity and enthusiasm are required. Success in this role offers the potential for transition into high-impact leadership positions across Ford’s global IT, Cybersecurity, and Internal Control organizations. Scope: Global technology-related audits and advisory engagements. Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Training: Internal Audit-specific training will be provided on joining the team. Ongoing personal development and training includes ISACA, ISC2 and IIA programs, coaching and continuous feedback and other planned training and team building events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Strong understanding of industry security frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) and understanding of inherent risks and/or control risks.
• Proven Cybersecurity knowledge through experience or certification (ISC2’s CISSP or similar)
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with minimal direction, and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Interpersonal skills, including emotional resilience and active listening, when determining and presenting audit outcomes.
• Strong project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred.
• Current audit certification (CISA or similar technical certification)
• Experience of working in global teams.
• A variety of IT job experiences preferred including application development, systems analysis, technical support, database administration, security administration and office automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Risk Assessable Entities for a defined scope of technologies or operations as input to the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Advocate for, develop, and govern AI Agents to augment the auditing and risk management processes.
• Lead audit fieldwork, including planning, execution, and documentation of audit procedures, in accordance with Company and Internal Audit standards, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and well-supported manner.
• Peer review audit workpapers to ensure audit findings and recommendations are supported by sufficient evidence.
• Provide guidance and direction to other auditors during audit engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operating partners and internal audit partners.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technology risks and audit best practices.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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