Internal Audit Lead Manager (Operations & IT)

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. Job Duties & Description Manages, plans, leads and executes audit and advisory procedures, internal controls over operations and IT processes, systems, and applications throughout the organization. Executes and delivers projects and communicates clearly and concisely at an executive level. Possesses the business acumen to present results, risk assessments and insights into the business line. Able to work and deliver high quality results independently with limited direction. Reports to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). Employs highly-developed problem resolution skills and expertise as a generalist or specialist using professional concepts and ERCOT objectives to identify complex issues in creative and effective ways. Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Ability to perform in a program/project leadership role requiring the ability to develop and lead matrixed teams. Interacts with management and senior level stakeholders on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. Leverages technology (analytics, visualizations, AI) to identify and deliver key insights to management. Additional Job Duties Provides advisory insights regarding the management of internal controls, enterprise risk management, and other operational areas Evaluates and improves the organization's risk management, internal controls, and governance processes Provides input into the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management and Assessment process and the development of the Annual Audit Plan as delegated by the E Chief Audit Executive (CAE).Participates and monitors adherence to the Global Internal Audit Standards. Identifies risks in complex audit areas and may initiate investigations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls Prepares detailed reports on audit findings and presents results to senior management and the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Recommends improvements in procedures, processes, and operations across the organization Interacts and interviews all levels of management Collects and analyzes highly complex data to conduct audits detecting deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies Leads audit teams to meet the organization’s goals, business requirements, and business processes Provides recommendations for strategic audit initiatives that will provide value and benefits for stakeholders Serves as a proactive advisor on audit practices Experience Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience leading, managing and executing audits and advisory projects Experience leading teams Experience with data analytics, visualization, and AI tools. Experience in professional services preferred (i.e. Big4 + other audit firms, Advisory firms) Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Information Technology/AI, Cyber Security or related field (Required) Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required Certification Must have at least one of the following certifications: CIA Certified Internal Auditor, or CPA Certified Public Accountant, or CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (Required) CFE Certified Fraud Examiner (Preferred) CRMA Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (Preferred) CISM Certified Information Security Manager (Preferred) WORK LOCATION Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence. Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time #LI-DN ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.