Description and Requirements The Opportunity The IT Audit Manager is responsible for leading independent assurance and risk advisory activities across technology, cybersecurity, data, cloud, AI, and business transformation initiatives that support MetLife's strategic objectives. This role provides leadership over audits and advisory engagements impacting Finance, Investment Management, Human Resources, Marketing, and other Corporate Functions, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior management and key business stakeholders.
The IT Audit Manager is expected to drive audit strategy, oversee complex engagements, develop team members, and influence risk management practices across some of MetLife's most critical technology and business transformation initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with exposure to executive leadership, enterprise-wide programs, and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee assurance and advisory engagements related to major business and technology transformation initiatives, including ERP modernization, cloud migrations, system implementations, digital transformation programs, and emerging technology adoption.
- Drive the development and execution of risk-based audit plans and contribute to annual risk assessment activities.
- Manage all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, audit planning, scoping, resource allocation, fieldwork oversight, issue evaluation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Present audit results, risk themes, and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
- Lead the use of analytics, automation, AI, and innovative audit techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and coverage.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk management, cybersecurity, consulting, internal controls, or a related technology discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex audit and advisory engagements, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results within established timelines and budget expectations.
- Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, ERP platforms (e.g., Workday, Oracle), data management, system integrations, and technology governance practices.
- Effective leadership, relationship management, and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs, including cloud migrations, ERP implementations, digital modernization, data initiatives, and AI-enabled capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness and risk coverage.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, or equivalent.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role
requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $105,400 - $140,500 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please
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