Job Description
At
Vertiv, we don't just hire talentwe
cultivate leaders who
drive innovation and
engage teams to push the limits of what's possible. As a global leader in
critical digital infrastructure, we are scaling up to meet the demands of
AI, data centers, and next-gen technologyand we need bold, high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.
Why Vertiv
- High-Performance Culture: We empower you to think big, execute with excellence, and deliver impact. Our performance-driven mindset rewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awards are given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
- Leadership Without Limits: Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titlesit's about accountability, trust, and ownership. Our leaders engage and drive with collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture.
- Limitless Growth & Learning: We believe in continuous development. Whether through rotational programs or high-impact projects, you'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career.
- A Place for Everyone: Our commitment to inclusion ensures that all employee's unique strengths and perspectives are valued. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your success is celebrated.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced IT Audit Manager with proven expertise in SOX ITGC management to strengthen our internal control environment across a large global enterprise. This role serves as the key liaison between control owners, IT, internal audit, and external audit, ensuring controls are effectively designed, executed, documented, and monitored to meet regulatory and operational expectations. The ideal candidate will combine deep audit experience with strong stakeholder management, program coordination, and process improvement skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Green field to mature process improvement track record in short period of time.
- Lead the end-to-end SOX ITGC lifecycle from annual scoping and design assessment through testing readiness, remediation tracking, and continuous improvement.
- Plan and facilitate control governance ceremonies (kick-offs, walkthroughs, enablement sessions, and remediation stand-ups) to ensure consistent control execution and clear accountability.
- Manage the central SOX control repository (e.g., Audit Board or equivalent) to maintain current, complete, and well-articulated documentation mapped to accountable owners.
- Partner with Internal Audit, External Audit, and IT Risk teams to align scope, schedules, and reliance strategies for efficient and coordinated testing cycles.
- Develop and present SOX ITGC dashboards and key metrics to leadership, highlighting program progress, control effectiveness, emerging risks, and remediation trends.
- Ensure timely escalation of issues or delays impacting audit readiness and maintain transparency with IT and audit leadership.
- Serve as the SOX IT scope gatekeeper when new systems or integrations are proposed (e.g., ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or other legacy IT systems supporting manufacturing operations), review the intent, risk, and control
- relevance before inclusion, engaging IT and process owners early in the decision.
- Provide advisory and training support to control owners, helping them understand control objectives, evidence expectations, and testing standards.
- Translate audit feedback into actionable metrics and remediation steps.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, MIS, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 710 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or risk management, preferably within a Big 4 or large internal audit environment.
- Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs) supporting ERP and legacy systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Expertise in Audit Board or similar audit workflow platforms, with ability to drive documentation discipline and testing quality.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CIA, or CPA (preferred).
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Think Big and Execute
- Act With Urgency
- Own It
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Promote Transparent and Open Communication
- Learn and Seek Out Development
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Lead by Example
About The Team
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
