Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
IT Audit & Strategic Project Manager
Requisition Number
RE55089
Working Title
Department Name
1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
48
Salary Range
$64,210-105,914/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
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Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; occasional standing and walking; and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. However, additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet departmental and organizational needs
Job Summary
The IT Audit & Strategic Project Manager is responsible for leading complex audit-related projects, advancing data-driven audit analytics capabilities, and supporting enterprise risk management initiatives. This position combines expertise in internal auditing, data analytics, risk assessment, and project management to provide objective insights, strengthen institutional controls, and support informed decision-making. The role oversees the full lifecycle of audit and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and professional audit standards.
A key focus of this role is the design, development, and execution of advanced audit analytics and continuous monitoring capabilities to proactively identify risks, detect anomalies, and support investigative activities. Additionally, the position serves as a central resource for data acquisition, management, and governance, enabling accurate, reliable, and standardized data to support audit testing, reporting, and decision-making.
The IT Audit & Strategic Project Manager contributes to enterprise risk assessment and audit planning by integrating data-driven intelligence, evaluating emerging risks, and developing risk-based priorities. The role also promotes continuous improvement through the enhancement of audit methodologies, reporting infrastructure, analytics capabilities, and operational processes.
This position reports to the Deputy Accountability Officer and Audit Executive and serves as a key resource in strengthening audit effectiveness, advancing risk-informed decision-making, and promoting organizational accountability and transparency.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
07/25/2026
