IT Audit Project Leader
General Information
Place: Paris
Country: France
Description
The IT Audit Project Leader, based in Paris, France, is responsible for the timely execution of
risk-based internal IT audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as assisting Group
Audit Leadership team with other audit matters and projects (e. g. knowledge development &
sharing) related to IT.
The purpose of the job is to:
- provide to the Group Board Audit Committee and to the CEO independent and objective
assurance over IT internal control effectiveness in any of the Group's entities and functions;
- help improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations,
- develop and share knowledge
- contribute to the development of talents & future leaders.
For their assigned missions and audit scopes, the IT Audit Project Leader should understand
business risks, understand and describe IT processes, analyse their performance and assess the
effectiveness of the internal controls, vis-à-vis the Group's standards, rules, & guidelines. The
assessment and recommendations for improvement are formalized in a report. They ensure
assignment team members' work is up to Group Internal Audit's performance standards.
The IS/IT Audit Project Leader should also:
- create, expand and maintain Group Internal Audit's knowledge and tools to ensure continuous
adaptation to the evolution of LafargeHolcim's business.
- support the development of LafargeHolcim's IT Audit department through acting as a «Technical
Specialist» in one of the following IT areas: IT Governance & Strategy, Project Management,
Information Security Management, IT Service Management, IT Architecture.
In particular, the IT Audit Project Leader contributes to enhance the Group maturity in regards to
Health & Safety: acting as a role model in the office and during audit assignments, developing
his/her knowledge on the matter.
Career Level
Professional / Experienced
Senior Professional / Project Manager
Keywords
coaching
courage
evaluate
independence
ITIL
project management
team management
IT security
Sector
Information Technology
Functional Specialization
Computer / Network Security
Consulting
Customer Service
Engineering and Design
IT Project Management
Required skills
- Level of education/qualifications normally required:
- MBA, Master of Science, Bachelor degree in computer science or related field
- CIA, CISA, CISSP or other specialist IT related qualification considered as a plus
- Specific work experience:
Mandatory:
- at least 7 years of experience for Project Leaders in IT audit, or IT Audit and other relevant IT
operational experience (e.g. IT security, IT service management or IT project management).
Considered as an advantage:
- practical experience of key IT related standards such as COBIT, ISO27000, ISO20000, ITIL, CMMi,
Prince 2, PMBOK, etc.
- industry knowledge
- Technical / functional skills:
Mandatory: Strong analytical skills, ability to link IT risks with business risks
At least one of the following skills
- SAP or JDE technical skills & knowledge
- IT governance & strategy
- IT security
- IT service management
- IT project management
- Behavioural competencies:
Integrity, alignment with Group values, humility,
Objectivity, courage, independence, fairness
Diplomacy, listening skills, communication skills
Interpersonal skills, at ease in coaching people
Ability to evaluate risks in the context of the Group strategic vision
Analytical skills/Result orientation
- Leadership & Managerial abilities:
- Team management experience, high level of respect in intercultural environments
- Role model
- Business and strategic understanding
Candidates must have
- IT service management
- at least 7 years of experience for Project Leaders in IT audit, or IT Audit and other relevant IT
operational experience
Strong analytical skills, ability to link IT risks with business risks At least one of the following
skills
- SAP or JDE technical skills & knowledge
- IT governance & strategy
- IT security
Candidates nice to have
- practical experience of key IT related standards such as COBIT, ISO27000, ISO20000, ITIL,
CMMi, Prince 2, PMBOK, etc.
- industry knowledge
- CIA, CISA, CISSP or other specialist IT related qualification considered as a plus
Language Requirements
English (Fluent)
French (Advanced)
Education
Master's Degree
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