Job Summary: The Digital (Information Technology) Audit Director is a high impact senior leadership role reporting directly to Ecolab’s Vice President of
Audit Services. This leader oversees the Digital Audit function and serves as the leader of the third line of defense for digital and IT risk domains, partnering with leaders across Digital, Finance, Enterprise AI, and Global Business Services. The role shapes Ecolab’s view of the global digital risk environment, leads risk-based Digital audits and advisory work, and partners with stakeholders to strengthen the control environment and drive value. This is a unique opportunity to influence how Ecolab governs, controls, and accelerates digital transformation and is designed to build capabilities for future leadership opportunities in roles across the Digital, Audit, Enterprise AI, and Global Business Services teams.
What You Will Do:
- Influence and shape Ecolab’s view of the global digital risk landscape and controls framework across data, information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and ERP / enterprise operating platform risk domains
- Own the Digital Audit strategy and multi-year roadmap
- Set and execute the annual Digital Audit plan including high-quality audits, assessments, and advisory work
- Manage Digital audit and advisory co-source relationships as appropriate
- Partner with Digital GRC and key stakeholders to strengthen the digital control environment and drive progress on management implementation of action plans as a trusted and valued advisor
- Partner with and advise Digital GRC and the external auditor as they plan and execute SOX IT General Control (ITGC) and configured control testing
- Sponsor Audit Services data and analytics enhancements including but not limited to enhancements to GRC tools, data analytics, AI enablers, and other emerging areas
- Lead and develop a high-performing team through recruiting, hiring, and coaching to build future organization leaders while maintaining strong employee engagement
- Contribute to Audit Committee, Information Systems Security Council, and executive reporting on audit results and trends, and emerging and significant digital risk themes
- Support continuous improvement of the audit practice through learning and development opportunities including continuous education (CPE) and leading department initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or Accounting or related field
- 10+ years of progressive relevant experience including 3+ years of team leadership experience • Active CISA or similar professional certification
- Strong understanding of control frameworks and standards such as IIA, COBIT and NIST
- Executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence leaders on complex digital risk, controls, and business issues
- Digital technology fluency with the ability to translate trends into practical audit and risk priorities • Experience with SOX IT General Controls
Preferred Qualifications:
- Big 4 IT Audit experience
- CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or other relevant professional certifications
- Experience as a top tier audit and advisory partner to internal audit teams, Digital and IT leaders, and business leaders
- Experience providing oversight of planning and execution for multiple audit and advisory projects in parallel, including deployment of co-source partners as needed
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive relevant experience
- 3+ years of team leadership experience
- Active CISA or similar professional certification
- Strong understanding of IIA, COBIT, NIST, and other control frameworks and standards
- Executive presence and ability to influence leaders on complex digital risk, controls, and business issues
- Digital technology fluency and ability to translate technology trends into audit and risk priorities
- Experience with SOX IT General Controls
- Big Four IT Audit experience
- CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or other relevant professional certification
- Experience advising internal audit, Digital and IT leaders, and business leaders
- Experience overseeing multiple audit and advisory projects and deploying co-source partners
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
