Professional Practices Senior Manager NEOM

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Professional Practices Senior Manager will manage the Quality Function within NEOM Internal Audit (NIA), responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Internal Audit methodology and the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). This role ensures the delivery of consistent, high-quality, and efficient audit services across NEOM, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within NIA.

The Senior Manager will collaborate with audit teams and stakeholders to drive innovation, enhance audit methodologies, and ensure alignment with global best practices and professional standards.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive and increasingly complex senior-level roles, with substantial exposure to leading internal audit activities across multiple business functions.
• At least five years of experience managing and mentoring internal audit teams, with a proven ability to foster professional growth and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Manages the delivery of the QAIP, ensuring adherence to Internal Audit Standards and driving continuous improvement across IA processes.
• Leads the development and updates of audit methodologies, policies, and procedures to align with best practices and NIA objectives.
• Ensures a consistent approach to risk assessment frameworks and mitigation plans across IA teams.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to share best practices, enhance knowledge sharing, and strengthen assurance frameworks.
• Maintains and optimizes the audit management system to ensure efficiency and compliance with IA procedures.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement within IA practices to enhance quality and effectiveness across NIA.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Professional Practices Senior Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Quality Assurance and Improvement

• Manages the delivery of NIA QAIP, incorporating IA Standards, and provides in-flight advice and assurance over the quality, enabling continuous improvement of IA processes and procedures.
• Leads the communication of QAIP results to senior stakeholders.
• Manages the delivery of NIAs Strategy, which includes actions to address significant findings from the QAIP and other relevant inputs.

Methodology and Best Practices

• Leads the development and periodic update of the NIA s policies and procedures, including the IA methodology and IA Delegation of Authority, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals.
• Continually updates knowledge of global IA best practices through proactive networking, benchmarking, and online research, and identifies enhancements for incorporation into the IA Strategy.
• Collaborates with IA peers to ensure resources are shared effectively, leveraging strengths across NIA to support efficient and high-quality delivery of the overall IA plan.
• Understands and proactively manages IA leading practices, supporting the evolution of NIA into a world-class audit function.
• Manages the maintenance of the audit management system to ensure conformance to NIA s procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Sharing

• Oversees the delivery of events to share leading IA practices, such as the NEOM Internal Audit Network and Global Internal Audit Conference.
• Shares knowledge across the NEOM IA to ensure alignment and best practice adoption.
• Collaborates with IA Head of Departments to build and sustain relationships with assurance providers and implement an aligned assurance framework.
• Develops relationships across NEOM and externally to enable effective knowledge sharing within Internal Audit and NEOM.

Departmental Leadership

• Play an influential role in executing departmental strategies, ensuring alignment with NEOM's and NIA's business goals to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance governance, mitigate risks, and ensure emerging risks are promptly escalated and reported to audit leadership.
• Lead the planning and execution of audit plans for the function, ensuring timely delivery of impactful results and clear reporting to key stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of audit professionals, fostering a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Assist the Director by managing special projects, departmental initiatives, and ad hoc activities to provide assurance and address emerging priorities.
• Drive the adoption of advanced audit methodologies and technologies, ensuring their integration into the audit processes to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive and more complex senior-level roles, preferably with experience leading a range of internal audit activities.
• At least five years of managing internal audit teams.
• In-depth knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks, as well as the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including Platform Chiefs and Sector Heads, ensuring alignment with audit objectives.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, providing objective assurance and actionable insights.
• Expertise in relationship management, with the ability to build credibility, trust, and rapport with stakeholders.
• Experience in audit methodology development, quality assurance programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive understanding of business operations and industry trends to ensure relevant and impactful audit insights.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop team members' technical and leadership capabilities.
• High level of emotional intelligence and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor s Degree.
• Relevant Professional Memberships/Accreditation.