Job Description

Now Brewing – IT Audit Project Lead! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only
celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but also fostered a sense of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This job contributes to Starbucks success by planning and performing audits of technology, operational data, and related processes to evaluate compliance with established standards and controls, and to identify opportunities for process improvement.

The IT Audit Internal Audit Analysis Manager is directly responsible for executing complex IT audit projects that evaluate the effectiveness of Starbucks technology controls and processes. This includes planning and leading audit engagements, performing fieldwork, and preparing final deliverables. This role also provides guidance and mentorship to project team members, but it does not include direct people management responsibilities.

As an IT Audit Internal Audit Analysis Manager, you will:
• Lead assigned IT audit projects, managing end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting with guidance from Internal Audit Senior Managers or Directors.
• Conduct reviews in highly technical areas, including cloud computing, agile system development, cybersecurity, network security, internal business applications, and IT general controls.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls by designing and executing audit programs and procedures that address audit objectives and scope.
• Perform detailed data analysis using tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI to identify trends, anomalies, and potential fraud risks.
• Develop and present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Conduct follow-up activities to monitor and validate implementation of audit action plans.
• Stay current on industry best practices and regulatory developments through continuous learning.
• Provide feedback and guidance to team members to support high-quality work, adherence to professional standards, and timely completion testing and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders to stay informed about business systems, processes, and projects that may affect the control environment.
• Drive team enhancements and process improvements across internal audit activities.

We’d love to hear from people with:

Basic Qualifications
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Assurance, Information Technology, public accounting, or closely related field.
• Ability to independently execute audit testing and evaluations with high efficiency and quality.
• Hands‑on experience performing IT general controls and SOX 404 IT audit work in a public company or large corporate environment.
• Ability to work successfully in ambiguous environments and gather information needed to define focused audit scopes and test procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting audit conclusions to executive management.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with minimal supervision, while meeting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Computer Science or a related business field.
• Experience leading teams and providing project-level coaching and developmental feedback.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in public accounting (Big-4 or national firm) or in Internal Audit functions within Fortune 500 or large multinational organizations with complex technology environments.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or a comparable industry certification.
• Prior experience auditing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS ecosystems, or product‑driven technology stacks.
• Demonstrated ability to use advanced data analytics, automation, or Generative AI in audits or SOX assessments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to lead integrated audits involving business and IT control objectives.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Proficiency in managing multiple simultaneous projects against timelines and project plans.
• Knowledge of industry control frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, or similar IT control standards.
• Strong understanding of modern IT development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum and DevOps.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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