Audit Project Manager (IT)

Aetna is a diversified health care benefits companies, providing individuals, employers, health care professionals, producers, and others with innovative benefits, products, and services. It is serving an estimated 46.7 million people with information and resources to help them make better decisions about their health care.

The IT Audit Project Manager will be a key member of the IT Internal Audit team and will direct the execution of internal audits. As an Audit IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team in the planning and execution of concurrent and/or complex independent application, IT processes and/or infrastructure audits/projects to evaluate internal control processes in a variety of business areas throughout Aetna. You will work with minimal supervision, performing detailed scoping, testing, analysis and validation of audit information as well as creating clear, accurate work flows of business processes, testing results, exceptions and workpaper documentation. You will also meet with various levels of business management that will challenge your communication skills (meeting management and written communication). This job will require travel to audit locations within the U.S. roughly 0 - 25% of the year.

* Effectively manages IT Audit project teams and performs/leads and documents project activities in accordance with professional standards (e.g., IIA, ISACA, GAAS, GAAP, SEC, etc.) and department methodology. * Effectively plans, organizes, directs and facilitates multiple, concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity; Performs preliminary project review and sign-offs, assists in managing the project scope and provides project feedback to IAD project team. * Works with business area management and department staff/management to facilitate open communication, issue resolution and delivery of quality Audit services. * Manages IT Audit project resource needs, identifies and communicates resource/administrative gaps, and works with department management to secure necessary resources to meet project objectives; Manages time and expense budgets as well as project risks / barriers. * Contributes to overall Internal Audit Department team norms to promote a positive environment and improve team effectiveness. * Maintains a current development plan reflecting a commitment to self-development as evidenced by positive performance reviews * May perform SOX responsibilities such as participating in the execution of complex tasks for assigned audit and compliance objectives Is able to work independently.

* We are looking for talented individuals to help us carry out our mission to develop and execute a risk-based audit plan using an approach that requires communication and collaboration with our customers. * 5+ years in IT audit (preferably within Health Insurance or related fields) * Good understanding of major information technology applications and/or infrastructure components: Proficiency in mainframe systems, databases (i.e., DB2), tools/languages (i.e., TSO, JCL, COBOL) Windows, Servers, Unix, and SQL is a plus. * Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology preferred * Professional designations (i.e., CPA, CIA, CISA) / advanced degrees a plus. * Can demonstrate a commitment to integrity, the Aetna code of conduct and respect for diversity. * Can meet administrative reporting requirements and support department initiatives. * Able to encourage teamwork and a positive environment to improve team effectiveness. * Capable of leading teams of varying backgrounds successfully. * Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical ability. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. * Self-motivated and a desire to learn and grow your career. * Ability to travel overnight domestically 10-25% on average required.