IT Internal Audit Senior Manager

As the IT Internal Audit Senior Manager at Planet, you will lead all aspects of the IT SOX Compliance Program. This includes managing IT General Controls, collaborating with external auditors, and ensuring robust documentation of financial processes. Your role also involves conducting risk assessments, overseeing control walkthroughs, and identifying opportunities to enhance our internal control environment.

To apply for the IT Internal Audit Senior Manager role at Planet, you should have over 10 years of experience in IT audit, risk management, or internal controls with a focus on SOX compliance. A thorough understanding of PCAOB/SEC requirements, as well as experience with ITGCs and ITACs, is essential, along with strong project management and communication skills.

In the role of IT Internal Audit Senior Manager at Planet, you will collaborate closely with various teams, including Corporate Engineering, Cybersecurity, and IT leadership. This cross-functional partnership is vital for identifying control gaps, enhancing compliance, and ensuring that key business processes are well-documented and maintained.

The IT Internal Audit Senior Manager position at Planet is incredibly dynamic. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a mission-driven company that impacts global change. You'll lead critical compliance initiatives while working with a diverse team committed to innovating how we use satellite data and technology.

Planet embraces a people-centric culture that prioritizes collaboration and personal growth. The environment promotes innovation and inclusivity, allowing you to connect with talented professionals globally. You'll find flexibility in remote work and a strong emphasis on well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.

In your response, emphasize your hands-on experience in managing SOX compliance programs, particularly related to IT systems. Share examples of successful audits you've conducted, any significant findings, and how you resolved them to improve the control environment.

Explain your method for conducting risk assessments, including the tools and frameworks you use. Describe how you evaluate system vulnerabilities, determine the impact on financial reporting, and collaborate with teams to mitigate those risks efficiently.

Share techniques you've found effective for fostering open lines of communication. Talk about your experience in developing reports, leading meetings, and ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with compliance objectives and audit findings.

Discuss your view on utilizing technology for automation, analytics, and documentation. Mention specific tools you've used to streamline processes and how they have improved the efficiency and accuracy of internal audits.

Highlight your project management skills, explaining how you prioritize tasks effectively and allocate resources. Share an example where you successfully met a deadline under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning through professional development courses, attending relevant workshops, and engaging with professional networks. Emphasize the importance of being proactive in understanding compliance landscape changes.

Provide a detailed account of a challenging situation, outlining the context, the actions you took, and the final outcome. Highlight the lessons learned and how you’ve implemented those lessons into future audits.

Discuss your philosophy behind continuous improvement and the steps you take to evaluate and enhance internal controls. Share examples of processes you've optimized and the positive impact on compliance and risk management.

Reflect on your experiences identifying key weaknesses within internal controls. Describe the methodologies you employed to rectify these weaknesses and how you communicated these issues to the relevant stakeholders.

Emphasize the importance of creating a compliance-first culture through training, clear communication, and by modeling best practices. Discuss how you would engage employees at all levels to prioritize compliance and understand its impact on the company’s success.