Manager- IT Assurance

Sterling Infrastructure is looking for an experienced Manager, IT Assurance to lead our IT Audit and SOX function in The Woodlands. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands IT risk and controls but also wants the opportunity to influence, build, and improve the way an organization approaches IT assurance.

Reporting to the Director of Assurance, you’ll serve as the working leader of Sterling’s IT SOX program and IT Audit function across a complex, decentralized organization. You’ll partner closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and business leaders to strengthen compliance, identify risk, and help develop a scalable IT control environment as Sterling continues to grow.

Why Sterling?

This isn’t a role where you’ll simply inherit a program and maintain it. Sterling’s continued growth creates an opportunity to help shape the future of the IT Audit and Assurance function.

You’ll have exposure across a publicly traded, project-based organization and the ability to influence how IT controls, risk, cybersecurity, and governance evolve with the business. For someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while building relationships across the organization., What You’ll Do

1. Lead the annual IT SOX compliance program, including oversight of third-party IT SOX activities
2. Partner with business and control owners to identify gaps, improve controls, and develop practical solutions
3. Help build a scalable IT control framework that supports a growing organization
4. Perform IT risk assessments and support development of the annual internal audit plan
5. Evaluate technology governance and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
6. Provide assurance and guidance around the development and implementation of new systems and applications
7. Partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen IT risk management and cybersecurity awareness

What You Bring

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
2. 6+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, or IT Compliance
3. Strong understanding of internal controls, IT risk, operational excellence, and cybersecurity frameworks
4. Ability to evaluate complex business and technology processes and clearly communicate recommendations to senior leadership
5. A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and comfort working within a growing, decentralized organization
6. Strong interest in cybersecurity, emerging risks, and evolving technology
7. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
8. CISA, CPA, or CIA strongly preferred
9. Public accounting experience preferred