Applied Materials Senior Director Global Internal Audit - 

United States, Texas, Austin 

320840957

$192,000.00 - $264,000.00Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

Responsibilities:

* Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and risk appetite.

* IT Audit Oversight: Lead and direct the IT audit function, ensuring comprehensive coverage of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

* Audit Analytics Advancement: Champion the use of data analytics and automation techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes, identify emerging risks, and provide data-driven insights. Experience and interest driving adoption of new tools and methods, with strategic vision for integrating AI into audit process.

* Enterprise Risk Management Support: Collaborate with management to support the oversight, execution and continuous improvement of the organization's ERM framework. Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of risk management processes.

* Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong business partner relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior management and IT leadership. Effectively communicate audit findings, recommendations, and risk insights.

• Act as a trusted advisor to GIS leadership, providing proactive insights and perspectives on IT risks, controls, and governance.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with GIS leaders to understand their strategic initiatives, challenges, and priorities.
• Proactively engage with GIS teams to identify emerging risks and provide value-added recommendations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for GIS on audit-related matters, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Collaborate with GIS on the development and implementation of remediation plans for audit findings.

* Audit Planning and Execution: Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements, ensuring adherence to professional standards and timelines.

* Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices in IT, audit, and risk management. Ensure audit activities align with these requirements.

* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the internal audit methodology, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and value delivery.

*Reporting for Audit Committee: Prepare clear and concise reports to the Audit Committee on audit activities, findings, and recommendations related to IT, data analytics, and ERM.

* Navigating Ambiguity: Effectively analyze and interpret complex or unclear situations, make sound judgments with incomplete information, and adapt strategies as needed.

* Leading with Influence: Build credibility and trust with stakeholders to drive change and achieve desired outcomes without direct authority. Effectively persuade and negotiate with diverse groups.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, IT or business focus, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing audit analytics programs and leveraging data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., AI, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM) and their application.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CRISC, or CFE are highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business leaders, particularly within IT.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguous situations and make effective decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and influence others across the organization.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with audit management software (AuditBoard) is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Non-US locations will be considered, but must be in current Applied office locations eg, Singapore, Taiwan, Netherlands, etc.

Full time

Assignee / Regular