Program Manager, Audits and Insights Team

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our Audits and Insights team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing program and change management initiatives, evaluating audit requests, developing sampling strategies, and maintaining the overall health of our audit programs. This role requires a strategic thinker with good analytical skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program and Change Management:
- Lead program and change management initiatives for the Audits and Insights team
- Develop and implement strategies to improve audit processes and methodologies
- Manage the transition of new audit procedures and tools across the organization

2. Audit Intake and Risk Analysis:
- Evaluate incoming audit requests based on comprehensive risk impact analysis
- Prioritize audit engagements according to organizational risk exposure and potential impact
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each audit

3. Sampling Strategy Development:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of various sampling methodologies and their applications in auditing
- Apply advanced statistical knowledge to design and implement robust sampling methodologies for various audit types based on risk impact analysis.
- Ensure that sampling strategies align with audit objectives and provide statistically valid results

4. Audit Program Health Management:
- Monitor and track the overall health and performance of audit programs
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring audit program effectiveness
- Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed

5. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback on audit processes and results
- Facilitate communication between the audit team and various business units
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and other relevant stakeholders

6. Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in audit methodologies
- Propose and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes
- Lead training initiatives to upskill the audit team on new methodologies and tools


About the team
Amazon. com strives to be Earths most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon. com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. - Bachelors degree in Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in program management, preferably in audit or risk management roles
- Good understanding of risk assessment methodologies and audit processes
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive change in large organizations
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical sampling techniques