Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of IT Internal Audit to lead and expand our IT operational audit function. This role will be instrumental in evaluating and enhancing our internal controls, particularly around system development lifecycle (SDLC) and complex system transformation initiatives across enterprise platforms.You will lead cross-functional audit and advisory engagements focused on technology risk, AI governance, and compliance, while partnering with key stakeholders in Engineering, Product, Privacy, InfoSec, and IT. A strong understanding of enterprise technology environments, transformation lifecycle risks, and modern audit practices is critical.This is a high-visibility role suited for a technology-savvy audit leader with extensive Big Four experience serving large tech clients.The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.Your ImpactLead IT internal audits across critical domains including:System development lifecycle (SDLC)Large-scale system transformation projectsAI systems, data governance, and model riskEvaluate design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs and ITACs across core systems (e.g., SAP, SFDC, Workday)Provide audit coverage and advisory input on product lifecycle controls, engineering transformation initiatives, and IT governance frameworksIdentify emerging risks and develop recommendations related to:AI usage, model governance, and transparencyData quality, integration, and ownershipCollaborate with Product, Engineering, and IT teams to review key milestones in platform deployments, migrations, and process automationApply industry best practices and regulatory standards in assessing IT and AI risks:NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 22301, 42001 (AI), etc.COBIT, COSO, ITILContribute to the development of the annual audit plan and deliver high-impact findings to executive stakeholders