Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for an it audit senior manager.

An IT Audit Senior Manager is responsible for leading the IT department of the organization while providing oversight and implementation of an efficient and effective internal control testing the framework, evaluating deficiencies and interacting with internal auditors to clearly identify a practical and appropriate approaches to their concerns.

Primary tasks include, preparing a strategic annual plan and risk assessment for the IT audit coverage and an independent evaluation of risk and internal controls, identifying potential issues and the root cause and making practical recommendations, assisting the head of internal audit in rolling out the risk management reporting, performing transparent review process and client relationship activities with integrity, objectivity and independence, analyzing data to identify trends or issues.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

WRITING SKILLS:

Take up more online courses on writing to try to improve writing skills.

Check my writing before presenting it to remove the various writing errors such as improper grammar.

[employee comments goal]
TEAMWORK SKILLS:

Show willingness to learn how to be a good and positive leader.

Be more willing to compromise for the best interest of the team.

[employee comments goal]
TROUBLESHOOTING:

To learn new ways and techniques of undertaking troubleshooting operations.

Maintain level-headedness and resilience when assessing a problem and coming up with solutions.

[employee comments goal]
MOTIVATING OTHERS:

Evaluate own reasons for doing something or setting goals in order to take stock of one's priorities and feel motivated

Find an accountability partner that will regularly check in on one's progress and help one keep a commitment

[employee comments goal]
NETWORKING:

Join a networking group that has more formality and a clear agenda in order to get more out of it

Keep a list of one's top networking partners and do something every week to add value to their life or business

[employee comments goal]
MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

Enhance good communication as the core cornerstone of effective management

Establish and use new techniques of coaching to allow your employees to learn new methods

[employee comments goal]
MONITORING OTHERS:

Personally track the progress of long-term projects and evaluate their accuracy and completeness

Use video surveillance to ensure that the employees are productive and that they are not violating the company policies

[employee comments goal]
SEEING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:

Use collaborative task tracking software in order to spot employees who are not reporting their progress or who are behind schedule

Try to imagine possible outcomes of a particular decision and potential problems that might ensue from it

[employee comments goal]
QUANTITY OF WORK:

Give oneself a deadline for open-ended projects or tasks in order to get focused and increase productivity

Set specific and realistic goals in order to easily achieve them and avoid blaming others when one doesn't achieve the goals

[employee comments goal]
MECHANICAL SKILLS:

Put extra effort to learn more math skills and apply them effectively when analyzing problems and designing solutions

Pay attention to detail and use sketches, verbal instructions, and notes to assist in completing complex project designs

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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