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Senior project and program auditor at Randstad Global
Diemen - Netherlands, hybrid, fulltime
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people at the heart of everything we do
Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this human forward.
Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com
BR&AF
The business risk and audit function (BR&AF) provides assurance and recommendations to the Executive Board and the Audit Committee on Randstad Group’s (risk) management, control and governance practices. Therefore the department facilitates in setting governance standards. It provides advice on internal control improvements, it conducts audits, special investigations and assignments worldwide on request of the Executive Board and Audit Committee. BR&AF’s responsibility includes the quarterly reporting based on: the risk and internal control self assessments, audit results, discussions on internal control weaknesses and analysis of the key risks reported throughout the company's management structure. This also substantiates the Group’s in-control statements.
The global function consists of team members operating through hubs spread over 4 continents. The team is organized in a matrix consisting of control & audit focus teams on business and functional areas (e.g. digital, talent, client, back office & shared service centers and fraud & forensics) and partners that are the linking pin to operating units (business risk & audit partners) with a global view. A support group is set up for professional practice, learning & development, quality improvement & methods, analytics and PMO.
Representatives of the different groups (Focus teams, BR&A Partners and support group) form the BR&AF core management team that reports to the Managing Director BR&AF.
how you will contribute
As senior project and program auditor you help lead the Business Risk & Audit - focus teams and are going to:
- perform project quality assurance audits/reviews and act as sparring partner to the business when it comes to approaches/good practices on project/program management.
- provide management with insight and council that helps design and execute projects and programs more effectively/efficiently.
- provide with other team members management combined assurance utilizing insights from enterprise risk management, internal control as well as internal audit and create momentum within the company to strengthen the risk-control position related to the way the company executes on projects and programs.
- travel. As the standard office locations for the BR&AF team are organised in hubs, like in the country mentioned, travelling is estimated to be about 20% to 30% of the job.
Where the company drives a significant number of projects and programs within the IT space your field of work will also touch upon non-IT projects and programs.
what you will be doing
- perform project/program quality audits/reviews
- lead project/program audits including coordination of external support
- analyze and report on the results of project/program audits and reviews
- analyze and report on project/program management maturity within the company in a combined comfort perspective (combining audit insights with other sources of data such as internal control projects, management controls self assessment and developments within the company).
- act as a critical friend within the company as an expert on project and program management, including organizational change.
who will you work with
- partners/communities within the, IT, project management space both at randstad global as well as in our operating companies
- BEA digital lead, BEA digital colleagues
- business risk & audit partners
- IT & digital leadership
- external co-source partners
what you will bring
You have a proven track record in project and program management both in the executing projects/programs as well as in the field of project/program quality assurance and auditing. You have an open view on, and experience with, different types of project management methodologies, from agile to waterfall. With your experience you have a keen eye on opportunities that help management strengthen their projects/programs also allowing for a combination of methodologies to be applied yet ensuring robust and professional project execution.
As a Senior project and program auditor you:
- have minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the field of project/program management in the role of project/program manager or in the execution of project/program quality assurance engagement
- have postgraduate (CISA, RE or equivalent) diploma
- have a proven expertise relevant project management concepts both theoretically as well in practice
- have level BEC B1/B2 or higher Business English, preferably combined with proficiency in one of the following languages: Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and /or German
- have a strong independent mindset
- are experienced in international stakeholder management & change
- are an innovative thinker that challenges the status quo
- have an agile and flexible working style and passion for on the job coaching and development
- support the development of an audit universe and audit approaches on project/program management risks and opportunities, as well as assist in building project and program assurance practices within Randstad.
- prepare audit plannings and scoping on identified project and program risks & opportunities.
- lead and execute internal audits/review for operational business processes, with focus on projects and program management and give guidance and/or instructions to junior staff in audit projects.
- report and communicate audit findings at the right tone to make impact and provide recommendations for improvements.
your competencies
Within Randstad we defined the following Human Forward Leadership competencies:
- delighting people: connect people (client, talent, employee, society), building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions.
- performing today: resourcefulness securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently.
- leading change: manages ambiguity operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- securing the future: drives vision and purpose painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others into action.
- creating clarity - showing line of sight: making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and provides direction, is delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
- courage to challenge: shows courage and confidence to speak up skilfully, challenging others even when they are confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances
- collaborates, reaches out, you excel in organizational sensitivity: manoeuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
what’s in it for you
We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our employment conditions reflect this and are in accordance with the applicable (local) Randstad employment policies and related personnel guide.
We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.
If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: dorine.sluijmer@randstad.com
The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.
To apply, please submit your resume (CV) and a cover letter.
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Note: If there are several candidates of equal suitability for a vacancy within the Global Business Risk & Audit Function, and (personal) impact due to the new BR&AF structure on the local function performed today is not or cannot be ruled out (entirely), priority will be given to the employee currently working in a local quality/compliance/risk and audit position.
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