The Role

The Tesla IT Internal Audit team's mission is to protect the company by calling attention to critical risks and driving management action to address those risks. Internal projects are driven by two guiding principles - Keep Tesla Safe and Enable Operational Excellence. The Team achieves its objective by collaborating with functional and business/product groups to identify areas of risk, making valuable recommendations on process and control improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Tesla is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the IT Internal Audit plan in the complex areas of Information Security, Data Privacy, System Development, and Technology Risk Management. The expectation of this role will be to design and implement data-driven audit programs which enhance the effectiveness of IT operations and enable sustainable control. The successful candidate, who should be able to demonstrate a "can do" attitude and "go getter" personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and report on phases of IT SoX program which includes but is not limited to lead walkthrough, oversee testing and communicate results to stakeholders (ITGCs, Application controls , IPE testing, SOC review, etc)
• Lead technical evaluations on system implementation, emerging technology and automations, and partner with business and IT stakeholders for continued SoX compliance.
• Assist continuous risk management and oversight functions by staying apprised, engaged, and trained in emerging technologies and technology risks which feed into the development of IT risk assessments and audit programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS/AIS, 7+ years of experience in technology risks and compliance, internal audit and/or public accounting (Big 4 preferred), or equivalent
• Strong understanding of technology processes (e.g. change management, access security, automations, computer operations) and application controls for end users
• Advanced understanding of internal control and the demonstrated ability to interpreting complex issues, assessing risks and facilitating discussions with management to implement corrective actions
• At least one professional certification required such as CISA, CISSP, or other applicable professional certification

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program