Senior Manager, IT SOX Controls

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

As the IT SOX Senior Manager, you will be responsible for  managing all aspects of IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assess, implement, and maintain effective controls, processes, and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and safeguard company assets. Additionally, you will provide guidance on IT risks and controls to various stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall control environment.

• Drive the IT SOX compliance program, including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting phases.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of IT processes, controls, and related procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify control deficiencies and recommend remediation actions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits, reviews, and testing of IT controls.
• Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams on SOX requirements, control objectives, and best practices.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline compliance activities and enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and track control deficiencies, findings, and remediation efforts to closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CISA or equivalent is a must.
• 7+ years experience in audit and assurance engagements with a focus on IT General Controls, automated and IT dependent controls.
• Experience within semi-conductor industry or organizations dealing with technology manufacturing is a distinctive advantage.
• A record of delivering IT controls and process improvement projects. You take a proactive approach to investigate complex problems, propose solutions and execute to completion.
• An understanding of the value of taking a balanced approach to risk and controls to support the growth of the business.
• You work well in a multinational team environment, and know how to have an impact through others.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws an