Interim IT Audit Change Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Change Assurance Auditor for a 6-month engagement based in the North West. The role involves providing assurance over change programmes, engaging with senior stakeholders, and contributing to improved project delivery. Candidates should have a strong background in internal audit and project management methodologies like PRINCE2 and Agile, along with relevant audit qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in internal audit, project assurance, or programme assurance.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP).
• Solid knowledge of governance frameworks and change risk.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent internal audit reviews of key change programmes and strategic projects.
• Produce high-quality audit reports with practical, risk-proportionate recommendations.
• Partner with PMO, Risk, and Change functions to advise on control design.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Governance frameworks

Project management methodologies

Education

Audit qualification (e.g. IIA/CIA/ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Job Description

Interim Change Assurance Auditor | North West | Day Rate | 6 Months

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will focus on providing assurance over change programmes, strategic projects, and transformation initiatives. You will engage with senior stakeholders, perform risk-based reviews, and contribute to improved project delivery across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver independent internal audit reviews of key change programmes and strategic projects.
• Assess governance, risk management, controls, and delivery assurance processes.
• Produce high-quality audit reports with practical, risk-proportionate recommendations.
• Track management actions and report on implementation progress.
• Partner with Project Management Office (PMO), Risk, and Change functions to advise on control design.
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, and the development of the annual audit plan.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology and tools.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in internal audit, project assurance, or programme assurance.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP).
• Solid knowledge of governance frameworks and change risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Audit qualification (e.g. IIA/CIA/ACA/ACCA) or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. financial services, utilities, public sector etc).
• Background in business transformation, systems implementation, or digital change audits.