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Duke Energy's Corporate Audit Services Department delivers world-class internal audit services that enable Duke Energy to achieve superior performance. You will work in high-performing teams that add value, drive effective risk management, and facilitate constructive change while also focusing on employee and professional development.
The Manager, IT Audit Services is a member of the Corporate Audit Services (CAS) leadership team and is responsible for leading risk-based IT, cybersecurity, and emerging technology audits across the enterprise. While primarily responsible for leading IT and cybersecurity audits, the manager may also oversee financial, operational, compliance, and technology-enabled audits based on enterprise risk priorities.
This position reports administratively to a Director, Corporate and IT Audit and is located in Charlotte, NC . Travel will be required, up to approximately 15% annually.
Responsibilities and Duties:Leadership & Talent Development- Support the Corporate Audit Services leadership team in building and sustaining a high-performing team.
- Advance the department's talent strategy through recruiting, developing, and mentoring employees.
- Execute the strategic and operational initiatives of a high-performing internal audit function
Audit Strategy & Planning- Develop risk-based IT and cybersecurity audit plans that support both near-term and long-term audit coverage across the enterprise.
• Adjust audit priorities and resource plans in response to changing business strategies, regulations, threat conditions, technologies, and risk exposures.
Audit Execution & Quality- Plan and manage internal audit efforts including establishing and executing appropriate audit approaches and methods.
- Ensure high quality audit results and well-crafted audit report deliverables while remaining mindful of executing within prescribed time budgets.
• Ensure audit work complies with the Global Internal Audit Standards, departmental methodology, and applicable quality expectations.
Collaboration & Operational Effectiveness- Ensure complete communication and seamless coordination within Corporate Audit Services to maximize effectiveness, efficiency and consistency across the function.
- Foster collaboration within the department, management and project teams.
Stakeholder & External Auditor Engagement- Build and maintain effective relationships within business segment executives and other personnel.
- Coordinate technology-related assurance activities with other assurance providers, external auditors, and regulatory bodies, as appropriate.
Industry & Technical Knowledge- Maintain an understanding of the Company's strategic objectives, business priorities, and evolving industry risks to ensure audit activities remain aligned with enterprise needs.
- Maintain awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, technology trends, and digital transformation initiatives affecting the Company.
Data Analytics, Automation, and Innovation- Champion the use of data analytics, visualization, automation, and AI-enabled audit techniques to improve audit quality, efficiency, and coverage.
- Identify opportunities to use data and technology throughout risk assessment, planning, testing, reporting, and continuous monitoring.
- Drive improvements in audit methods, tools, quality, productivity, and stakeholder value.
Key skills/experience to be successful in this role- Demonstrated experience leading complex audit, risk, compliance, or technology-related initiatives.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, technology controls, and risk management frameworks.
Basic/Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Accounting, Business
Administration, Economics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.
- Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience in IT auditing, cybersecurity, technology risk management, information security, public accounting, consulting, or a related field.
Desired QualificationsProfessional Experience- Two (2) or more years of IT audit management or supervisory experience.
- Experience within a large public accounting, consulting, utility, energy, or highly regulated organization.
- Experience auditing cloud technologies, cybersecurity programs, data governance, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics- Experience auditing, assessing, or governing artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, advanced analytics, or algorithmic decision-making processes.
- Understanding of AI governance frameworks, model risk management principles, responsible AI practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, visualization, and AI tools to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
- Familiarity with technologies such as Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, predictive analytics, and AI-enabled business applications.
Education & Certifications- Advanced degree such as an MBA, Master's in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
- One or more professional certifications, including:
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
- CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
- Relevant AI, Data Science, Cloud, or Analytics certifications
Leadership Competencies- Demonstrated success leading teams through organizational and technological change.
- Demonstrated verbal, written, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to build partnerships, resolve conflict, and drive results in a complex environment.
Mobility Classification - Hybrid#LI-PG1
#LI-Hybrid
Travel Requirements5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. 
