Technology & Security Risk Services - Program Assurance Manager-

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Full Job Title: Technology & Security Risk Services - Program Assurance Manager- Bay Area CAJob Description:
Within EY's Technology & Security Risk Services (TSRS) practice, the Manager is responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. Engagements focus on the assessment and/or evaluation of IT systems and the mitigation of IT-related business risks. Engagements may be either assurance (attestation) and/or risk advisory in nature, and vary considerably in size and complexity. All of our TSRS services, whether assurance or advisory in nature, are designed for the dual purpose of strengthening internal controls and, in so doing, helping to improve IT and business performance. In addition to assurance-related engagements such as financial attestation and SAS 70 engagements, our IT risk advisory services focus on IT governance and effectiveness; IT program management and assurance; security and controls of ERP implementations; and business intelligence and information analysis. Responsibilities Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement. Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends. Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations. Use extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business.Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline a minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience would be acceptable for those holding a relevant graduate degree significant experience in having applied relevant technical knowledge of ERP applications in at least one major ERP package (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) strong understanding of business processes, risks and application controls significant experience in having applied relevant ERP and business process knowledge in managing the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal audits; and/or (c) large scale ERP system implementations excellent project management skills, PMP Certification preferred advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills demonstrated integrity within a professional environment CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, PMP or CFE certification is strongly desired. Non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire. Based on an individual’s professional background, area of specialization, or industry focus, we recognize other certifications, credentials, or experience may be more relevant than the listed certifications and therefore may be acceptable substitutes with written consent of our Area and Americas TSRS leadership.