IT Quality Compliance Manager - Hybrid

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Irving, TX
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Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR104032
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**** Position Summary
** The IT Quality Compliance Manager position will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and ongoing management of IT controls to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, primarily Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”), SOC 2. This role will coordinate with cross-functional teams across IT, Security, Finance, Accounting, Quality and Internal Audit to ensure controls are properly designed and documented. This role will also act as a liaison between internal teams and the external auditors.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director – Software Quality, this individual will play a key role in risk identification, control enhancements, and process improvements to support a sustainable compliance program aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements    
** Job Responsibilities
*** Oversee an integrated control framework designed to support our internal and external compliance requirements.
* Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls for SOX and SOC 2 compliance. This includes providing updates to IT process documentation, risk control matrices, and control narratives.
* Serve as the main point of contact for all ITGC-related inquiries, walkthroughs, and testing. This includes managing the timely collection, review, and submission of audit requests.
* Establish compliance calendars and testing schedules associated with walkthroughs, testing, and remediation activities that align with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
* Monitor and advise on remediation efforts for identified deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
* Support Control activities related to the following - Coordination or quarterly user access reviews across multiple applications. Implement and monitor quarterly segregation of duty reviews for change management.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to proactively identify control gaps and drive continuous improvement of the control environment.
* Develop policies, procedures, and standards to strengthen IT governance and regulatory compliance.
* Report on compliance status, risks, and remediation progress to management and stakeholders.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements in IT audit and cybersecurity methodologies.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field.
* 5+ years of IT audit experience within Public Accounting or Internal Audit.
* Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC).
* 5+ years of experience with SOX or SOC 2.
* 3+ years of experience leading audit engagements.
* Experience working with external auditors and managing compliance assessments.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Life science, biotechnology, healthcare, and/or laboratory industry experience a plus.
* Proven track record of growth in an auditing role within a company.
* Familiarity with systems like Jira, Git Lab, Service Now, and Okta.
* Strong influencing and negotiating…