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Internal Audit PMO & Change Management Lead

Axelon

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$120 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adoption, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Auditing, Best Practices, Business Administration, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Cosourcing, Cross-Functional, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Internal Audit, Investment Management, Leadership, Management Strategy, Metrics, Microsoft Project, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Scorecarding, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Technical Strategy, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago
Internal Audit PMO & Change Management Lead
New York, NY
12 Months
HYBRID - Tuesday through Thursday in office
Pay: $80-120 per hour

Orchestrate Operational Evolution & Drive Strategic Execution Across Internal Audit
*** Corporate Audit Department (CAD) is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and execution-oriented PMO & Change Management Lead to partner with the Head of Innovation and Professional Practices (IPP) in standing up and leading the program management and change enablement infrastructure that will power the Corporate Audit Departments (CAD) continued evolution. This individual will provide the structural discipline needed to plan, govern, track, and deliver a portfolio of 40+ strategic initiatives across CAD strategic goals, while ensuring the people side of change is managed with the same rigor as the project side.

This is a high-visibility role sits at the intersection of strategy execution, portfolio governance, and organizational change management. You will not be managing a single project. You will be building the execution engine that makes CADs continued evolution possible.
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Engagement Details
This engagement is structured as a staff augmentation arrangement to support a defined period of accelerated capability building within our CAD Innovation and Professional Practices function (IPP). The anticipated duration is 12 months, reflecting the build phase of our strategic roadmap. The engagement may be adjusted based on evolving program needs and organizational priorities.

The PMO & Change Management Lead will be embedded within the IPP team and will work in close partnership with the Head of IPP, the Digital Solutions Lead, the Quality & Talent Development team, co-sourcing partners, and project-based consultants. This role carries significant influence over the pace, quality, and coherence of CADs continued operational evolution and offers the opportunity to shape foundational operating disciplines with lasting organizational impact.
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The Opportunity
CADs operational evolution encompasses 40+ initiatives across several pillars, requiring formal program management infrastructure, disciplined governance, and deliberate change management to land successfully.
The PMO & Change Management Lead will partner with the Head of IPP to build and operate this infrastructure from the ground up.
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What You Will Do
Stand Up & Lead the CAD Program Management Office
Design and implement a formal PMO structure for CAD, including initiative intake, prioritization frameworks, project planning templates, and execution tracking mechanisms
Serve as the program manager for CADs strategic initiative portfolio and evolution program
Establish program portfolio governance, workstreams, milestone plans, and cross-functional coordination mechanisms
Establish portfolio governance cadences: weekly initiative RAG status reporting, bi-weekly program risk reviews, monthly strategic scorecards, and quarterly portfolio reviews with CAD senior leadership
Develop and manage a RACI-based decision rights framework that clarifies accountability between the Chief Auditor, Head of IPP, and initiative owners
Build and maintain integrated program plans, dependency maps, and milestone trackers across 40+ initiatives
Create executive-ready dashboards and reporting packages that provide clear line-of-sight into program health, risk, and progress
Manage program-level risks, dependencies, and escalation paths, ensuring senior leadership has the visibility needed to make informed decisions

Drive Organizational Change Management
Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies for each major initiative, ensuring successful adoption of new audit methodologies, technologies, governance frameworks, and operating model changes
Conduct stakeholder impact assessments to identify adoption risks, resistance patterns, and readiness gapsthen build targeted mitigation plans
Design and deliver communication plans that build awareness, understanding, and buy-in for the evolution agenda across CAD and with key enterprise partners
Partner with IPPs and CAD leadership to align training, onboarding, and competency development programs with change milestones
Build feedback loops and adoption metrics to monitor how effectively changes are landing and course-correct in real time
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What Makes You a Strong Candidate
You combine deep program management expertise with strong change management instincts and the ability to operate as a trusted partner to senior leadership in complex, matrixed environments.

Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in program/portfolio management and/or organizational change management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity
Demonstrated experience standing up or significantly scaling a PMO function within internal audit, risk, compliance, or a similarly governed environment in financial services
Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream programs with 20+ concurrent initiatives and cross-functional dependencies
Experience developing and executing change management strategies for technology-driven transformations, including platform implementations, operating model redesigns, and methodology rollouts
Proven ability to operate as a strategic thought partner to senior leaderscomfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving execution in matrixed environments

Skills & Capabilities
Expertise in project and portfolio management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira)
Deep fluency in change management frameworks and best practices (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or similar)
Expertise in using Coda for managing projects and portfolios
Ability to design governance structures, reporting cadences, and decision rights frameworks that create clarity without bureaucracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to craft executive-ready narratives and translate program complexity into clear, actionable insights
Executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trust across diverse teams
Data-driven mindsetcomfortable building KPI frameworks, tracking adoption metrics, and using data to inform program decisions
Systems thinker who designs scalable, sustainable solutions
Familiarity with internal audit operations, methodology, and regulatory expectations (e.g., IIA Standards, QAIP), is a plus

Education & Certifications (Preferred)
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or a related discipline
PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification strongly preferred
Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent is a plus
CIA, CISA, or other internal audit certifications are a plus
Masters degree in a relevant field is a plus

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