[Hiring] IT Audit Manager @Hitachi

Role Description

The opportunity Hitachi Energy Internal Audit function is a global organization, with world-wide coverage. As IT Internal Audit Manager, you will undertake organizationally strategic and complex IT/ Cybersecurity and SAP audits in a challenging environment, and provide significant input to the design and delivery of ongoing improvement initiatives. In addition, you may be involved in special reviews and assignments following Top Management’s requests. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role that requires an experienced, resolution-oriented professional that is able to navigate within global structures and interact with individuals at all levels of the business.

This position can be fulfilled completely remotely in Europe (subject to compliance with Hitachi Energy work-from-home rules); we are prioritizing skills and experience over physical work location.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and maintain IT and Cybersecurity audit universe and risk control matrix
• Conduct global IT and Cybersecurity risk assessments and propose inputs to the audit plan to address the identified risks
• Work together with the IT/ Cybersecurity/ SAP communities, internal audit, ERM, and internal control teams to ensure the IT/ Cybersecurity/ SAP risk assessment, processes, and controls framework are robust and effective
• Lead IT/ Cybersecurity/ SAP audits, special request audits, advisory engagements, IT/ Cybersecurity/SAP process reviews, and follow-up audits
• Develop individual IT/ Cybersecurity/ SAP audit plans and planning documentation specific to engagement needs
• Manage all phases of IT/ Cybersecurity/ SAP internal audit engagements, including coordination with functional management personnel and outsourced audit personnel
• Recognize different culture and business practices in various locations and partner with the business process owners to recommend optimal business solutions to strengthen controls and increase efficiency
• Take a leading role in the development of new/amended IT/ Cybersecurity/ SAP audit processes, specific innovative ways of working, and new ideas for reviewing risk and control issues, AI adoption
• Provide support for compliance efforts, including technical knowledge support and managing testing of controls
• Maintain and improve technical abilities and general business awareness by keeping abreast of Information Technology, IT Security and Cybersecurity, and internal audit standards and procedures

Qualifications

• Work Attitude: Hands-on, pro-active, and seasoned IT Audit Manager with a high level of integrity, can-do attitude, able to take full ownership, responsibility, and independently deliver assigned engagements and other tasks timely and with quality
• Continuous Improvement: Continuous improvement mindset, able to formulate lessons learned from assigned engagement and propose improvements, as well as give and receive constructive feedback
• Leadership Qualities: Able to lead engagement teams and assigned projects, and capable of identifying and resolving issues
• Stakeholders Relationships Management: Experience interacting with Senior Management and a proven ability in building strong relationships across organizations globally
• Cultural Awareness: Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating respect for and understanding of cultural differences
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken English, and highly developed written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate, with the ability to challenge at a senior level when necessary
• Team Focus: Team Player, willing to be flexible to support the Team, if needed, in tasks execution and knowledge sharing
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technologies, Business Administration, Finance, Management, or Engineering
• Professional Experience: Minimum 10 years of previous experience in external/internal IT audit
• Professional Competence: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Other professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or CIA would be considered a plus
• Compliance Competence: Proven knowledge of common IT/ Cybersecurity and AI standards such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, ISO/IEC 27000, EU AI Act
• Technical Competence: Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI). Knowledge of PowerAutomate and SAP skills would be considered a plus
• Data Literacy: Data literate, able to populate, read, understand, and analyze data from various sources, and arrive at meaningful conclusions
• Business Awareness: Understanding the Energy Industry would be considered a plus
• Mobility: Willingness to travel globally (30%) to perform or manage audits

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of AI and Automated Tools in Recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.