Job Description Summary

As the Director Internal Audit, Digital Technology Cybersecurity, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for assessing and enhancing the organization's digital technology and cybersecurity frameworks through a portfolio of audits. This leadership role involves developing and executing strategic audit plans that align with GE Vernova’s priorities and respond to digital and cyber risks and industry regulations. You will collaborate and partner with senior leadership, including the CIO, CTO, and CISO, and facilitate a culture of transparency and accountability, delivering clear and impactful audit insights and recommendations that will strengthen digital resilience, protect information assets, and support the organization's strategic growth objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Audit Executive in the design and implementation of a best-in-class, modernized audit function aligning to GE Vernova strategic priorities, Audit Committee expectations and internal audit standards.

Direct and oversee the Digital Technology and Cybersecurity audit process, including risk assessment, audit planning and audit execution. Ensure comprehensive and clear reporting and communication of key issues, corrective actions and value-added insights to senior management and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Continuously stay informed and independently assess emerging digital and cyber risks, industry changes, and threats along with new regulations and trends impacting information technology controls, ensuring their incorporation into risk assessment, audit planning and execution.

Cultivate relationships with enterprise and business unit (BU) leadership, including CIO, CTO, and CISO, to ensure audits align with organizational activities, and act as a trusted advisor offering insights and guidance on risk management, compliance, and internal control improvements to support the organizational resilience and performance.

Collaborate with enterprise and BU leadership, including CIO, CTO, and CISO, to identify and evaluate ongoing and emerging risks as well as other threats and vulnerabilities in the digital and cybersecurity frameworks. Design a risk-based audit response and approach to address these risks.

Drive the development and implementation of modern technical testing tools, including data analytics, along with methodologies and standards for technology audits, ensuring enhanced effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.

Oversee the development and enhancement of audit programs and testing procedures relevant to emerging technologies such as cloud, security, IoT, and artificial intelligence (AI), and regulations including NIS2 Directive and Cyber Resilience Act.

Direct and manage the progress of audit engagements to ensure their timely completion, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and providing management with prompt audit outcomes.

Lead the reporting of audit findings and outcomes, ensuring clear, concise, and actionable communication to management. Provide strategic recommendations for improvements and facilitate follow-up actions to address identified issues.

Lead the continuous improvement efforts for the audit function, identifying best practices and integrating them into audit processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Attract, develop, and retain high-performing internal audit team members, mentoring and coaching individuals for career growth, especially in technology-related areas.

Drive talent development programs to ensure that team members are trained in the latest technologies, audit methodologies and industry and company business understanding, and maintain succession planning for key roles.

Create an inclusive environment where team members can bring their full selves to work, unlocking their greatest potential and contributions to the team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CPA) is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in digital technology, Cybersecurity, and external or internal audit or related field. Must have at least 8 years in a leadership role. Big 4 experience preferred.

Deep understanding of audit methodologies, risk management frameworks, and internal controls related to information technology and cybersecurity.

Strong knowledge of digital technologies, cyber security, AI, data analytics, automation tools, and audit management software.

Strong people skills, with the ability to build relationships, lead through difficult conversations and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Proven leadership skills with experience in building and mentoring high-performing teams in a complex, fast-changing environment.

Strong history in managing cross-functional teams across geographies. Ability to lead and inspire teams, with a focus on collaboration and achieving common goals. Strong project management skills.

Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with senior leadership, business unit leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Ability to stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, applying that knowledge to enhance audit practices.

Why Join Us?

At GE Vernova, we value teamwork, innovation, and excellence. As the Director Internal Audit, Digital Technology Cybersecurity, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Internal Audit department and driving meaningful change across the organization. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for digital technology and cybersecurity, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

The base pay range for this position is $205,000 to $265,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 35% performance bonus and equity. This posting is expected to remain open until at least March 11, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.