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Job Function:
Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security
Job Sub Function:
Security & Controls
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, IT Controls, Assurance & SOX located in New Brunswick, NJ or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or West Chester, PA or Raynham, MA.
This roleleadsthe design, execution, and continuous improvement of DePuy Synthes' IT controls, assurance, and (SOX) program within the Governance & Risk function of Cybersecurity.The Sr. Manager will own the enterprise IT SOX control framework, IT general controls (ITGCs), automated application controls, and IT-related assurance activities across financially relevant systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services. This position partners closely with Finance, Internal Audit, External Auditors, Application Owners, and Infrastructure teams to ensure a strong control environment,timelyremediation of deficiencies, and audit-ready operations as the company stands up as an independent, publicly traded entity.
Own the enterprise IT control framework - including ITGCs (access, change, operations), automated application controls, and IT-dependent business controls - aligned to COBIT, COSO, NIST CSF, and internal policies
Lead design and operating effectiveness assessments of IT controls across ERP, cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure platforms, and drive remediation ofidentifiedgaps
Partner with application, cloud, and infrastructure teams to embed preventive and detective controls by design in the SDLC, DevOps pipelines, and cloud landing zones
Extend the assurance program to third parties and managed service providers, including review of SOC 1/SOC 2 reports, complementary user entity controls (CUECs), and bridge letters
Serve as the primary IT liaison for Internal Audit, External Auditors, and regulatory examiners - coordinating walkthroughs, evidence, testing, and management responses
Own the end-to-end IT SOX program - scoping, risk assessment, control design, management testing, deficiency evaluation, and reporting across in-scope financial systems and supporting IT infrastructure
Define the annual IT SOX plan in partnership with Finance, Internal Audit, and External Auditors, including in-scope applications, ITGCs, key reports, and automated controls
Lead management testing of ITGCs and IT-dependent business controls, ensuringtimelycompletion, quality of evidence, and consistent workpaper standards
Drive deficiency evaluation, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and status reporting to leadership and the Audit Committee
Stand up andoperatethe first-year SOX program for the standalone DePuy Synthes entity, including RCMs, narratives, and control ownership across the new operating model
Modernize the SOX program through GRC tooling (e.g., ServiceNow IRM,AuditBoard, Archer), risk-based sampling, and automated evidence collection
Lead IT compliance activities across applicable regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements - including SOX, SEC,GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, and other data protection and industry regulations
Maintain an integrated IT policy, standard, and control library, and drive alignment across Cybersecurity, IT, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance functions
Track regulatory change, assess IT impact, and update controls, policies, and evidence to keep the environment continuously compliant
Coordinate IT responses to customer, partner, and regulator due diligence requests, security questionnaires, and certification programs (e.g., ISO 27001, HITRUST where applicable)
Assess compliance implications of emerging technologies (cloud, AI/ML, GenAI, automation) and update the control and compliance framework accordingly
Governance, Reporting & Team Leadership
Provide regular reporting to the CISO, Director of Governance & Risk, Finance leadership, and the Audit Committee on IT controls, SOX status, and compliance posture
Support Day-1 readiness and post-separation BAU operations for controls, assurance, SOX, and compliance across the standalone DePuy Synthes environment
Build, lead, and develop a global team across the US and the GCC in India, and manage co-source/outsourced testing partners for quality, consistency, and efficiency
Coach and mentor team members, fostering technical depth, audit acumen, and strong business partnership skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business, Engineering, ora relatedfield (required).
10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT controls, SOX, or IT compliance, including experience in a Big 4 or large public company environment
Strong working knowledge of control and compliance frameworks - COBIT, COSO, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 1/SOC 2
Proven experience coordinating with External Auditors, Internal Audit, and business process owners on complex, multi-entity audits
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including managing global and co-sourced teams
Experience supporting a separation, spin-off, IPO, or standalone company standing up its first-year SOX and compliance program
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Workday, Oracle, or other ERP platforms and their control configurations
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM,AuditBoard, Archer) and continuous controls monitoring / audit analytics
Familiarity with regulatory and privacy requirements relevant to IT - SOX, SEC,GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations
Certifications (preferred): CISA, CPA, CIA, CISSP, or equivalent
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompany, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Process Design, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Auditing, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology (IT) Security Assessments, Information Technology Strategies, Leadership, Managing Managers, People Performance Management, Presentation Design, Process Optimization, Security Architecture Design, Security Policies
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD Annual
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation -120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits