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