End Of Life It Program Manager/Auditor

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an End OfLife IT Program Manager/Auditor for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Investment Banking clients in New York, NY.
This position is for a remediation program designed to address EoL risk for technology assets. This strategic program has multi-year deliverables.
Responsibilities :

• Ensuring developed controls are:
  • Well documented and control performers can provide evidence of the controls operating effectively. This is required for Technology Controls and CILA controls (2nd line of defense)
  • Are understood by first line of defense testing.
  • Are understood by second and third lines of defense.

• Clarifying the process for regulatory action plan closure ensuring:
  • First and second line of defense testing has taken place and deemed controls effective
  • Lead sheets that document the controls, governance, metrics, ORD pathways etc. that management relies on to gain comfort that the risk in the action plan has been adequately dealt with.
  • Ensure consistency amongst the lead sheets and action plan closure
  • Understand and provide guidance on any extra documentation needed to complete lead sheets. Track to completion.
  • Understand any additional requirements that may be required for action plan closure by US Banks, Compliance, ORD, etc.
  • Provide feedback on processes.
• Collaborate with EoL Program Management and Information Security, Technology and Cybersecurity Testing (ITCT) to maximize efficiencies for internal control testing, and to ensure internal control reviews are performed in a timely manner
• Structure and manage both internal teams and external support teams for maximum effectiveness and impact
• Work regularly with internal business process and technology owners; help guide control remediation efforts to closure and advise on control requirements for new systems or process design
• Participate in and advise on risk and control initiatives in enterprise risk management and cybersecurity
• Inform EoL Program Management of emerging trends and leading practices in operational and IT governance, risk and compliance
• Provide value-added advice and recommendations to EoL Program Management on IT governance, risk, compliance and control improvement matters
• Document end to end process of ITCT control testing process for presentation to Senior Leadership and for review and assessment by Internal Audit teams
• Coordinate with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defense and Bank Risk Leadership as the EoL Program teams develop end to end process documentation (e.g., control documentation, lead sheet development)
• Perform special projects as requested by the EoL Program Management

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, accounting, finance or business administration
• 15+ years of professional experience in Technology Management for large, global enterprises (preferably in Banking/Financial services)
• Experience leading audits in a public accounting/consulting environment, and/or experience with financial, information technology and operational audits in a multi-national company
• Public company experience required
• Experience with developing, managing, and building a team with demonstrated experience in expanding the capabilities of Internal control functions and staff
• Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to quality and a willingness to innovate and propose alternative practices
• Familiarity with and understanding of major IT professional risk and control frameworks and standards (e.g., COSO framework, ISO 21000)
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with all levels of employees, management, and internal and external teams
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree is a plus
• Previous experience with information services or technology companies strongly desired
• CISA certification preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
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