Head Of Technology Controls Assurance

Wpp

Chennai, India
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Second line assurance strategy
Technology applications and infrastructure
Assurance methodology across diverse applications
** WPP is seeking a Head of Technology Controls Assurance in Chennai, India, to provide strategic leadership and oversight for assurance across their technology applications. The role involves leading a team, ensuring effective operational controls, and driving risk identification and remediation. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for second line assurance across WPP’s technology applications, ensuring operational controls are designed and operating effectively.
  • You will lead and develop a team of Senior Analysts and Analysts who deliver structured assurance over a diverse application landscape, detecting noncompliance early, driving remediation, and strengthening first line ownership of controls.
  • We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views.

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** WPP is seeking a Head of Technology Controls Assurance in Chennai, India, to provide strategic leadership and oversight for assurance across their technology applications. The role involves leading a team, ensuring effective operational controls, and driving risk identification and remediation. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Second line assurance strategy
  • Technology applications and Infrastructure
  • Assurance methodology across diverse applications
  • Control testing and evidence evaluation
  • User access and configuration management
  • Data integrity and change management
  • Risk-based insights to leadership
  • Alignment with Technology Risk & Controls strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Foster a culture of creativity and belonging
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Provide exciting career opportunities
  • Collaborate across global technology teams

Key Requirements

  • Experience in audit coordination, IT audit, technology risk, or program management
  • Understanding of SOX IT controls, audit processes, or technology governance
  • Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ITIL, or equivalent are beneficial
  • Ability to lead multilevel assurance teams
  • Strong judgement and scepticism in assessing evidence
  • Excellent communication skills translating technology risks into business impact
  • Experience managing assurance across diverse application environments

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