SOX PMO Strategy and Operations Manager

SOX PMO Strategy and Operations Manager

Are you passionate about internal controls? We are looking to hire someone to manage the organization's global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program management office (PMO). Reporting directly to the Head of SOX, this role will manage the end-to-end oversight of the SOX programowning stakeholder engagement, executive reporting, technology strategy, program analytics and training initiatives. This role will help scale a modern, risk-aligned and world-class SOX program.

This is a high-impact role responsible for oversight of the SOX programfrom governance and reporting to process transformation and automation. This role will set the operating cadence for key meetings and deliverables, lead executive communications, and enable the tools, metrics, and training that underpin a proactive and transparent internal control environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the SOX program lifecycle, including annual planning, calendar management, milestone tracking and issue escalation.

Manage executive reporting and communication plans, including materials for the SOX Steering Committee, compliance community and control owners.

Deploy and maintain dashboards and metrics that provide visibility into testing status, exceptions and remediation progress.

Drive tooling and automation strategy across the SOX lifecycle, including optimization of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) workflow, reporting dashboards and analytics platforms.

Lead enablement programs including stakeholder onboarding, internal controls certification processes and training for control owners.

Monitor Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and regulatory developments and ensure the SOX program remains aligned and forward-looking.

Enhance SOX program methodologies through process improvements, automation and the deployment of advanced technologies.

Lead training programs for internal stakeholders, ensuring awareness of SOX requirements, fraud risk and internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of SOX, internal audit, external audit, or compliance leadership experience, preferably in the technology sector.

2+ years proven experience managing, developing and coaching as the leader of a team.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or management information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

12+ years of SOX, internal audit, external audit, or compliance leadership experience, preferably in the technology sector.

Exceptional project management and executive communication skills, especially for large-scale transformation programs.

Experience managing program budgets and tooling platforms.

Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholder groups.

Hands-on experience with GRC, audit workflow and control automation tools.

Experience with program enablement and stakeholder success programs.

Ability to design and execute agile or iterative program delivery models.

CPA or equivalent; additional certifications (CIA, CISA, PMP) are desirable.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $182,500 and $274,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expensesincluding tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.