IT Audit Manager

Career Guide

An IT Audit Manager plans and leads reviews of technology systems and processes to ensure they are secure, reliable, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations. The role manages audit teams, partners with technology and business leaders, and helps the organization reduce risk while improving controls.

Key Responsibilities

Build an annual IT audit plan based on business and technology risk
Lead end to end audits from planning through reporting
Assess security controls and access management controls
Review change management practices and system development practices
Evaluate backup, recovery, and system availability readiness
Test controls supporting financial reporting where technology is involved
Document findings clearly and recommend practical fixes
Track remediation progress and confirm issues are resolved
Coach auditors and review workpapers for quality
Communicate results to senior leadership and audit committees

Top Skills for Success

Risk Assessment

Audit Planning

Control Testing

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Identity And Access Management

Cloud Governance

IT General Controls

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Career Progression

Can Lead To

IT Audit Senior Manager

IT Audit Director

Head Of Internal Audit

Transition Opportunities

Cybersecurity Risk Manager

Technology Risk Manager

Governance Risk And Compliance Manager

Security Compliance Manager

Internal Controls Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Cloud SecurityData PrivacyAutomationContinuous MonitoringData AnalyticsVendor Risk ManagementIncident Response KnowledgeExecutive Communication

Development SuggestionsStrengthen cloud and security knowledge, practice data driven testing, and build clearer executive level reporting. Seek projects that include third party risk, privacy controls, and automated evidence collection.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUnited States: 110,000 to 140,000 USD

Mid LevelUnited States: 135,000 to 175,000 USD

Senior LevelUnited States: 165,000 to 220,000 USD

Growth Trend

Demand is steady to growing due to cyber risk, cloud migration, stronger privacy expectations, and ongoing compliance needs in regulated industries.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

DeloittePwCEYKPMGAccentureJPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoUnitedHealth GroupAmazon

Industry Sectors

Financial ServicesInsuranceHealthcareTechnologyRetailManufacturingEnergyGovernment Contracting

Recommended Next Steps

Review recent audit reports and map recurring findings to root causes

Build a simple risk based audit plan for one business area as a portfolio example

Upskill on cloud governance and identity management controls

Create a reusable audit testing template and reporting format

Lead a remediation tracking cadence with clear owners and deadlines

Practice concise writing with one page issue summaries for executives

Pursue a relevant certification such as CISA or CISSP based on career direction

Join a professional community and attend local risk and audit events

IT Audit Manager

Career Guide

Key Responsibilities

Build an annual IT audit plan based on business and technology risk
Lead end to end audits from planning through reporting
Assess security controls and access management controls
Review change management practices and system development practices
Evaluate backup, recovery, and system availability readiness
Test controls supporting financial reporting where technology is involved
Document findings clearly and recommend practical fixes
Track remediation progress and confirm issues are resolved
Coach auditors and review workpapers for quality
Communicate results to senior leadership and audit committees