Senior Manager, AI-Driven Internal Audit

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead risk-based operational audits and advance AI integration across Internal Audit. This role shapes an end-to-end audit plan aligned with Workday’s strategy and risk appetite.

You will manage a geographically distributed team, build partnerships with senior stakeholders, and deliver clear insights on risk and control effectiveness. A technology-forward mindset and SaaS familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, operational process improvement, risk management, or a related field within a large, global public company.
• 5+ years of audit management or people leadership experience.
• Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans and leading complex operational audits.
• Demonstrated experience adopting and scaling AI-enabled tools, automation, analytics, or other technology solutions for an audit, risk, finance, or business team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive audit plan that addresses key operational risks across the organization.
• Design and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve how the audit team plans, tests, and reports.
• Act as a collaborative evangelist for modern audit techniques, helping move the function beyond the status quo.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across the business and serve as a trusted advisor on risks and controls.
• Work with a geographically distributed team and collaborate closely with various partners across different functions and levels.

Skills

Public accounting

Internal audit

Risk management

Audit leadership

AI-enabled tools

Remote teams

Communication skills

COSO knowledge

Workday knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

CIA CPA CISA certification

Tools

Workday knowledge

Job description

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead risk-based operational audits and advance AI integration across Internal Audit. This role shapes an end-to-end audit plan aligned with Workday’s strategy and risk appetite.

You will manage a geographically distributed team, build partnerships with senior stakeholders, and deliver clear insights on risk and control effectiveness. A technology-forward mindset and SaaS familiarity are essential.