IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager

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In this position...

• We are looking for an IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager to shape and lead Ford's global IT SOX and IT controls transformation agenda across the Internal Control organization.

• The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of IT internal control principles, standards, and best practices, along with the leadership, communication, and project management skills needed to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative results.

• This role reports to the Director- Internal Control Enterprise Technology (Global) and maintains functional alignment with executive Enterprise Technology leadership, requiring strong partnership, influence, and executive-level communication.

• We are looking for an Enterprise Technology Internal Controls Senior Manager to shape and lead Ford's global IT SOX and IT controls transformation agenda across the Internal Control organization.

• The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of IT internal control principles, standards, and best practices, along with the leadership, communication, and project management skills needed to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative results.

• This role reports to the Director- Internal Control Enterprise Technology (Global) and maintains functional alignment with executive Enterprise Technology leadership, requiring strong partnership, influence, and executive-level communication.

IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager

What you'll do...

• Drive the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of IT internal controls, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Own the development of the Global IT SOX Program, performing the IT Scoping process and supporting the development of an annual IT SOX testing plan.

• Develop the IT SOX communication strategy to enhance stakeholder understanding of the IT SOX program and new requirements.

• Lead and develop a global team by setting clear direction, providing real-time coaching, and conducting formal performance evaluations to support growth and development.

• Partner with Enterprise Technology leadership, business stakeholders, and Internal Control teams to proactively identify IT risks and develop actionable recommendations that strengthen the control environment.

• Build trusted relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and key stakeholders to promote transparency, alignment, and drive enterprise alignment of IT internal control activities.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in IT internal control, applying insights to modernize control processes and advance transformation roadmaps.

• Deliver clear, executive-level insight to stakeholders on IT internal control activities, key risks, recommendations, and progress against strategic priorities.

• Global leadership - able to guide cross-functional, multi-region teams with clarity, confidence, accountability, and sound judgment.

• Innovation and change leadership - able to challenge the status quo, champion new ways of working, and scale improvements globally.

• Cross-cultural collaboration and matrixed team management - able to lead through influence, partnership, and shared accountability.

• Risk-based mindset - able to protect and strengthen the control environment while enabling transformation through AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

What you'll do...

• Drive the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of IT internal controls, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Own the development of the Global IT SOX Program, performing the IT Scoping process and supporting the development of an annual IT SOX testing plan.

• Develop the IT SOX communication strategy to enhance stakeholder understanding of the IT SOX program and new requirements.

• Lead and develop a global team by setting clear direction, providing real-time coaching, and conducting formal performance evaluations to support growth and development.

• Partner with Enterprise Technology leadership, business stakeholders, and Internal Control teams to proactively identify IT risks and develop actionable recommendations that strengthen the control environment.

• Build trusted relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and key stakeholders to promote transparency, alignment, and drive enterprise alignment of IT internal control activities.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in IT internal control, applying insights to modernize control processes and advance transformation roadmaps.

• Deliver clear, executive-level insight to stakeholders on IT internal control activities, key risks, recommendations, and progress against strategic priorities.

• Global leadership - able to guide cross-functional, multi-region teams with clarity, confidence, accountability, and sound judgment.

• Innovation and change leadership - able to challenge the status quo, champion new ways of working, and scale improvements globally.

• Cross-cultural collaboration and matrixed team management - able to lead through influence, partnership, and shared accountability.

• Risk-based mindset - able to protect and strengthen the control environment while enabling transformation through AI, automation, and emerging technologies.