IT Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title: IT Assurance Manager Location: The Woodlands (onsite daily) Direct Hire Summary We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Manager to lead IT Audit, IT SOX, and IT Risk initiatives for a rapidly growing, publicly traded construction client in The Woodlands. Reporting to the Director of Assurance, this individual will serve as a working leader responsible for assessing technology risks, evaluating IT controls, supporting the SOX compliance program, and strengthening the organization’s overall IT control environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of IT audit, SOX compliance, IT risk management, technology consulting, and systems implementation experience. This role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to identify risks, evaluate controls, recommend improvements, and support the successful implementation of new technologies and processes. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex, decentralized environment and will have the ability to move between strategic planning and hands-on execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audit engagements across technology infrastructure, applications, business processes, and IT operations.
• Manage and support the annual IT SOX compliance program, including IT General Controls (ITGC), control testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Perform IT risk assessments and leverage risk trends to develop and prioritize the annual IT audit plan.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls and identify opportunities to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Partner with business and technology control owners to identify control gaps, develop remediation plans, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Provide guidance and assurance oversight for the implementation of new systems, applications, and technology solutions.
• Assess technology governance, cybersecurity practices, data management, business continuity, change management, access controls, and other key IT risk areas.
• Develop and present audit findings, risk assessments, KPIs, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Translate complex technology and control issues into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes while minimizing disruption to the business.
• Lead and develop audit team members, including reviewing workpapers, providing feedback, and identifying opportunities for professional development.
• Enhance IT audit methodologies, frameworks, and processes to support a scalable and sustainable assurance function.
• Support special projects, system implementations, process assessments, and other organizational initiatives as needed.
• Monitor emerging technology and cybersecurity risks and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Promote continuous improvement across IT governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.

Qualifications / Key Attributes

• Strong understanding of IT audit, IT SOX, IT General Controls, IT risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to assess complex technology and business processes, identify risks, evaluate controls, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong understanding of technology environments, including enterprise applications, ERP systems, data management, IT service management, and application security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks.
• Ability to communicate complex IT and risk matters effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong curiosity and interest in cybersecurity, technology trends, and emerging IT risks.
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and executing the work.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to operate independently.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Comfortable working in an evolving, decentralized organization with a high degree of ambiguity.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.