Senior Director - IT Internal Audit

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Senior Director – IT Internal Audit, who will report to the Senior Vice President – Internal Audit (Corporate Chief Audit Executive/CAE), will be responsible for several key global aspects of IA:

This critical leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive audit plan that addresses key IT risks, leverages data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness, supports the organization's overall ERM framework, fosters strong business partnerships with Global Information Technology (IT) leaders, and navigates complex situations with clarity and impact. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned audit professional with deep expertise in IT controls, data analysis techniques, and risk management methodologies, coupled with exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and lead through influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
• IT Audit Oversight: Lead and direct the IT audit function, ensuring comprehensive coverage of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong business partner relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, specifically with senior IT leadership as follows:
  • Effectively communicate audit findings, recommendations, and risk insights.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, providing proactive insights and perspectives on IT risks, controls, and governance.
  • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with IT leaders to understand their strategic initiatives, challenges, and priorities.
  • Proactively engage with IT teams to identify emerging risks and provide value-added recommendations.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for IT on audit-related matters, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Collaborate with IT control owners on the development and implementation of remediation plans for audit findings.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of IT auditors, data analysts, and risk management professionals. Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.
• Audit Planning and Execution: Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audit engagements, ensuring adherence to professional standards and timelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices in IT, audit, and risk management. Ensure audit activities align with these requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the IT internal audit methodology, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and value delivery.
• Reporting for Audit Committee: Prepare clear and concise reports to the Audit Committee on audit activities, findings, and recommendations related to IT risks and findings.
• Navigating Ambiguity: Effectively analyze and interpret complex or unclear situations, make sound judgments with incomplete information, and adapt strategies as needed.
• Leading with Influence: Build credibility and trust with stakeholders to drive change and achieve desired outcomes without direct authority. Effectively persuade and negotiate with diverse groups.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT internal audit, IT or business focus, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing audit analytics programs and leveraging data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., AI, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM) and their application.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CRISC, CPA or CFE are highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business leaders, particularly within IT.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization, including periodic reports to the Audit Committee.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguous situations and make effective decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and influence others across the organization.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with audit management software (AuditBoard) is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, NIST, ISO, HIPAA).
• Engage in global travel to all regional internal audit teams and entities across North America, EMEA, LATAM and APAC.

Pay Transparency

​The annual salary for this role is $198,375 - $264,500 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off