IT Governance & SOX Controls Manager

Talent Groups is seeking an experienced IT Governance & SOX Controls Manager to lead and enhance a global IT controls program. This role is ideal for a Senior Lead or Lead professional ready to transition into management while remaining hands on with strategic governance, compliance, and risk initiatives., * Lead the global SOX ITprogram, ensuring effective control design and execution.

• Partner with technology, business, and control owners to strengthen governance and compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including testing, evidence collection, and issue resolution.
• Track control deficiencies, oversee remediation efforts, and report compliance status to leadership.
• Standardize and mature the global IT control framework.
• Expand governance practices beyond SOX by developing controls for non SOX applications.
• Administer and optimize Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Develop training materials and mentor control owners on governance best practices.
• Provide leadership with risk assessments, compliance updates, and governance insights.
• Manage one direct report while remaining a hands on contributor.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SOX 404, IT General Controls (ITGCs), audit coordination, and governance with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, improve control maturity, and lead cross functional initiatives in a global environment., * 5+ years of experience in IT SOX compliance, IT audit, IT governance, or IT risk management within a global organization

• Strong experience with SOX 404 and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Expertise in IT control design, testing, and operational effectiveness
• Experience partnering with external auditors and managing audit activities
• Proven success with risk assessments, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience mentoring control owners and operational teams
• Hands on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to lead cross functional initiatives in a global environment, * Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or similar certification
• Experience with COBIT, COSO, ERP systems, and cloud platforms
• Background in IT risk management and governance process improvement
• Experience developing operational standards and governance frameworks
• Database or data analytics experience