Manages, plans, leads and executes audit and advisory procedures, internal controls over operations and IT processes, systems, and applications throughout the organization
Executes and delivers projects and communicates clearly and concisely at an executive level
Possesses the business acumen to present results, risk assessments and insights into the business line
Able to work and deliver high quality results independently with limited direction
Reports to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
Employs highly-developed problem resolution skills and expertise as a generalist or specialist using professional concepts and ERCOT objectives to identify complex issues in creative and effective ways
Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Ability to perform in a program/project leadership role requiring the ability to develop and lead matrixed teams
Interacts with management and senior level stakeholders on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines
Leverages technology (analytics, visualizations, AI) to identify and deliver key insights to management

Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience leading, managing and executing audits and advisory projects
Experience leading teams
Experience with data analytics, visualization, and AI tools
Experience in professional services preferred (i.e. Big4 + other audit firms, Advisory firms)
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Information Technology/AI, Cyber Security or related field (Required)
Must have at least one of the following certifications: CIA Certified Internal Auditor, CPA Certified Public Accountant, CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (Required)
CFE Certified Fraud Examiner (Preferred)
CRMA Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (Preferred)
CISM Certified Information Security Manager (Preferred)

Internal Audit Lead Manager – Operations, IT

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