Description
Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced and disciplined Manager, Internal Audit Transformation & Operations to serve as the execution lead for our Internal Audit transformation program.
The Internal Audit function is embarking on a strategic transformation to become a digitally powered, AI-enabled, and automation-first organization. This transformation spans three critical domains: Internal Audit engagements, Forensic investigations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) / Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing.
The successful candidate will champion agile delivery and transformation execution, enforce scope discipline, manage pilot sequencing and cross-functional dependencies, remove blockers and escalate risks, coach the IA team and delivery partners on agile practices, and build and manage the operational mechanisms that underpin day-to-day delivery across the IA function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the sprint rhythm, ceremonies, and backlog grooming across all transformation work streams
- Own the operational mechanisms of the IA function, including work allocation, resourcing, and capacity planning
- Maintain and groom the transformation backlog with ruthless prioritization
- Manage pilot dependencies, sequencing, and resource allocation across concurrent initiatives
- Track team velocity, capacity, and burndown
- Remove impediments preventing the team from executing
- Coach the IA team, development partners, and extended team on agile principles and ceremonies
- Facilitate communication across work streams and manage dependencies
- Partner with the Senior Director to translate strategic vision into quarterly and sprint-level delivery roadmaps
- Lead sprint retrospectives and serve as a trusted advisor to the IA leadership team
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in risk consulting, internal audit, governance, risk, or compliance environments
- Strong background as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar delivery leadership role
- Proven track record in managing complex, multi-workstream programs
- Experience working with distributed teams across time zones and geographies
- Demonstrated excellence in facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder communication
- Strong data literacy and comfort using dashboards and metrics to drive decision-making
- Genuine curiosity about continuous improvement and passion for removing obstacles for delivery teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremonies
- University degree at Master's level in business administration, computer science, engineering, finance, or related field
What’s in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Career Development and Growth
- Industry Competitive Benefits
- Culture
- Social Impact
- Making a Real-World Impact