Lifecycle and Shadow IT Assurance Manager
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What you'll do
Role Title: Lifecycle and Shadow IT Assurance Manager
Band: G
Reporting to Lifecycle and Shadow IT Assurance Senior Manager
Location: London / Newbury
Our Team: Cyber Security, Technology Assurance and Strategy Team (CTAS)
The CTAS team are responsible for creating and guiding Vodafone's technology strategy as well as exploring new technologies working closely with partners, vendors, Group functions and Local Markets. CTAS are also responsible for identifying and assuring key technology risks across all local markets and group entities, ensuring policies and controls are being implemented and adhered to. CTAS produce board level reporting for technology risks.
The 2nd Line Assurance function will be responsible for monitoring and mitigating key technology risks, driving a risk awareness culture and promoting a risk-sensitive approach to processes, architectures, applications and platforms within Technology. The key technology risks currently in scope for Assurance are Cyber Security, Technology Resilience, IT Transformation, Shadow IT and Lifecycle Management. We monitor risk by working closely with local markets and Group functions; testing key controls established in our policies. We mitigate risk by identifying corrective actions and reporting to key stakeholders, including the Technology leadership team and various board committees.
The purpose of this role is to lead assurance reviews covering a broad range of key technology risks with a specific focus on Shadow IT and Asset Lifecycle Management, working closely with local markets. You will be required to guide Senior Level Management with governance and control implementation in line with related policies by identifying corrective actions where gaps exist and report this to key stakeholders (which includes the Technology Leadership Team and various Board Committees). A clear communication of risks, expectations and recommendations internally and to third parties is key for this role. This role requires a high calibre individual with a strong growing strategy mind-set and understanding of technology risk, architectures and its evolutions. The role also requires that you assess, evolve and implement continuous improvement to related programs, processes and the overall culture.
With us, you will:
• Transform the way that Vodafone manages risk, so that we achieve the risk tolerance targets as set by the Board.
• Lead risk management/assurance/compliance reviews/controls testing across Vodafone Technology (Mobile Network and IT) to determine high areas of risk, working closely with local markets
• Execute part of the governance for Vodafone's key technology risks up to Board level, including reporting to and managing senior stakeholders.
• Perform an analysis on Vodafone technology to determine high areas of risk
• Support the design of the end-to-end assurance strategy
• Investigate and implement automated testing where possible
Who you are
• An awareness of risk management, including developing governance, consistent processes and a thriving risk culture in the organization (preferrably, one risk, audit, or governance certification e.g. CISA, CRISK, CGEIT, CISSP or equivalent)
• Experience in IT audit including application audits, general control reviews and/or data analytics
• Technology assurance, compliance or risk management experience (managing reviews and reporting findings)
• Experience with developing, implementing and testing risk, policies and controls.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, documentation and presentation skills
• The ability to grasp technical concepts rapidly and to articulate these concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical thinking capabilities and are able to manage complex detail without losing sight of the big picture
• A technical degree
• Knowledge of relevant Frameworks (e.g. SOX, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, etc)
• Technical/Infrastructure knowledge
• Telecommunications experience
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who we are
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.