Digital Risk - Program Assurance Manager at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the integrity, compliance, and performance of complex systems and programs by implementing assurance frameworks, conducting audits, and mitigating risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Assurance & Governance:

• Develop and maintain assurance plans aligned with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with program objectives, technical specifications, and quality standards.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across system development and deployment phases.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct audits and reviews of system processes, documentation, and deliverables.
• Validate adherence to engineering standards, cybersecurity protocols, and performance benchmarks.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with program managers, system engineers, and vendors to ensure alignment with assurance objectives.
• Prepare and present assurance reports to senior leadership and governance boards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend process improvements based on audit findings and lessons learned.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in assurance and compliance.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, program management frameworks, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, etc.), and audit techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working on SAP implementations and Cloud migrations are advantageous

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISA, PMP, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor are advantageous.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years in system assurance, program governance, or related fields

 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Compliance rate with assurance frameworks.
• Reduction in program risks and audit findings.
• Timely delivery of assurance reports and recommendations.