Program & Risk Manager, Internal Audit - Professional Practices

At Amazon we"re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and that includes protecting our customers and their data. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Global Internal Audit is a fast paced, dynamic team focused on business and operational processes and the technologies that support risk management, governance, and internal controls for the company. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.

We are looking for an experienced internal audit professional to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate high judgment, clear communication and a consistent track record of delivering results. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and understand the importance of operationalizing key mechanisms and management reporting related to quality and professional practices and industry standards. You will be a key interface and partner across all levels of the global IA team. You will coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while inventing and simplifying processes and insisting on the highest standards.

Key job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced internal audit professional with prior quality review and program management experience to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Demonstrate high judgment, clear communication and a consistent track record of delivering results.
• You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and understand the importance of operationalizing key mechanisms and management reporting related to quality and professional practices and industry standards.
• You will be a key interface and partner across all levels of the global IA team.
• You will coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.
• You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence.
• You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while inventing and simplifying processes insisting on
• You will own programs and initiatives across the department, including regulatory inquiries, stakeholder reporting, and operational support.

A day in the life

About the team

The Professional Practices team is focused on transformation of the IA function and aligning the broader organization towards a more streamlined and data/technology enabled vision.