IT Internal Audit Lead: AI, Automation & Security

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren seeks an experienced Manager, IT Internal Audit to lead the global technology audit program and advance AI, automation, and data analytics within Internal Audit. You will manage audits across technology, cybersecurity, system implementations, and strategic initiatives, while partnering with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The role emphasizes modernizing the IT SOX program, scalable AI-enabled testing, and practical risk insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in information systems, CS, cybersecurity, data analytics, business, accounting, or related field.
• Five+ years of relevant experience, including at least three years in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology audits, cybersecurity audits, implementation reviews, transformation assurance activities, integrated audits, or advisory engagements.
• Strong understanding of information systems audit, information security, IT general controls, IT automated controls, application controls, integrations, cloud environments, and technology risks.
• Working knowledge of SOX requirements and experience evaluating ITGCs, IT automated controls, and SOC 1 Type 2 reports.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all phases of global technology audits, cybersecurity audits, implementation reviews, integrated audits, and advisory engagements.
• Provide ongoing assurance over major technology and business transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations.
• Assess risks and controls across information security, cloud environments, data protection, and AI technologies.
• Develop and execute audit procedures, evaluate results, and propose practical recommendations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to deliver risk-informed advice and oversee co-source partners.

Skills

IT auditing

Cybersecurity

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Project management

AI/Automation in audits

SOX/ITGCs

Cloud environments

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / CS / Cybersecurity / Data Analytics

Tools

Copilot

Claude

Dataiku

Power BI

UiPath

Job description

Ralph Lauren seeks an experienced Manager, IT Internal Audit to lead the global technology audit program and advance AI, automation, and data analytics within Internal Audit. You will manage audits across technology, cybersecurity, system implementations, and strategic initiatives, while partnering with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The role emphasizes modernizing the IT SOX program, scalable AI-enabled testing, and practical risk insights.