Internal Audit IT Senior Engagement Manager

Vanguard has an exciting new opportunity for an IT Senior Engagement Manager in its Internal Audit Department within the Global Technology Audit Services (GTAS) team.  This role is instrumental in evaluating technology-related risks and controls across Vanguard.  

In this role, you will lead and contribute to matrixed teams to complete risk-based audit engagements to evaluate management’s internal controls, influence senior levels of management to take action to improve the control environment, and/or participate as a technology subject matter expert on the engagement. You will collaborate with stakeholder groups across divisions and be instrumental in developing, implementing, and executing the audit strategy for key risk topics. We look for individuals who can think critically and conceptually, have excellent project management, relationship management, influence, communication, judgement, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to the department and technology leaders to share knowledge and perspective on topics related to governance, risk, control, and areas of expertise.
• Manage technology audit and consulting engagements to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality work and value-add recommendations. Assist multiple engagement teams concurrently working in a matrixed team environment. Deliver technology industry expertise and perspective to the team and business management. Support completing the related annual/ongoing risk assessments and creation of the audit and consulting plan for the aligned division(s) / functional area(s).
• Communicate and clearly articulate the objectives, status and results of assigned work to various levels of management. Influences technology management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with management across aligned technology division(s) and functional area(s) and risk partners.
• Develop a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the processes, issues, pertinent regulations and risks associated with engagement scope. Assess the adequacy of the technology control environment, identify control gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement and relate it division and enterprise-wide, as appropriate. Perform audit work and analysis on complex audit areas. Provide opinion on audit and consulting findings, ratings and recommendations to senior management.
• Communicate expectations and review work of audit team to provide coaching and feedback to aid in their development.
• Develop and drive innovation and efficiencies by challenging the status quo and employing agile, analytics and new ways of working.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years related work experience. Experience with technology audit, risk, or controls (i.e., operational audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, controls/compliance/legal)
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. IT degree or concentration preferred. Graduate degree preferred.
• CIA, CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CISA, PMP, ITIL, AWS Cloud Architect, or other professional designation preferred.
• IT expertise and experience in one or more areas (e.g., application, cloud, network, vulnerability management, access control, cybersecurity, database administration)
• Ability to present findings and industry insights to senior leaders across the company.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong inherent project execution skills, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload between multiple projects, anticipating next steps, adapting to changing situations and project scope.
• Excellent relationship skills and client focused mindset; demonstrated influencing skills.

This position is hybrid and based in our Chesterbrook, PA office.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.