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Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Audit Automation & Technology Risk

GitLab

Bangalore, India Full-time Posted 30+ days ago
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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. AN OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE As Senior Manager, Internal Audit focused on Audit Automation & Technology Risk, you’ll anchor our Internal Audit operations in Bangalore, India, and lead three connected areas: audit automation and innovation, people and operations for our India hub, and support of our technology risk audit program. Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit, you’ll help position Internal Audit as a strategic partner that gives leaders practical risk insight and helps the business improve. You’ll pioneer data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted workflows, and automation across the Internal Audit function; support the performance and development of India-based audit team members; and partner closely with our US-based technology audit lead. You’ll also oversee Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) testing performed by a co-source partner in Bangalore and build trusted relationships with engineering, information security, and information technology leaders. You'll bring dedicated leadership to our existing India-based audit team, bridging India and US working styles and strengthening how the hub operates day to dayThis role requires regular overlap with US time zones to support real-time collaboration across our distributed team. What You’ll Do   * Lead the design and adoption of AI-assisted workflows, data analytics, and automation across audit planning, evidence gathering, analysis, execution, and risk monitoring. * Oversee the Bangalore-based co-source provider and the day-to-day execution of SOX testing, including testing quality and issue escalation. * Partner with audit project leaders and Internal Audit leadership to identify opportunities to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and risk insight. * Build relationships with India-based engineering, information security, and information technology leaders to understand their roadmaps, risks, and priorities and inform audit plans and scopes. * Own assigned technology audit topics from scoping and planning through fieldwork, observation management, action planning, and reporting. * Oversee audit delivery across the India-based team by planning work, delegating responsibilities, coaching team members, and supporting high-quality, risk-informed outcomes. * Hire, onboard, develop, and retain India-based audit team members while fostering ownership, growth, engagement, and connection to GitLab’s mission. * Translate audit findings into clear business impact and work with stakeholders to develop practical solutions that strengthen product delivery, security, and operations. What You’ll Bring  * Experience in technology audit and risk management, including managing audit team members or leading audit delivery in a distributed environment. * SOX internal controls expertise, including risk assessment, control scoping, testing program oversight, deficiency severity analysis, and improving testing processes. * Experience using data analytics, structured query language (SQL), Python, or similar tools to support audit work and automate operations. * Curiosity about AI agents and automation tools, with the ability to lead adoption of new ways of working that improve audit efficiency and coverage. * Knowledge of DevSecOps platforms, cloud infrastructure, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) risk, information technology operations, and cybersecurity frameworks. * Experience designing and executing technology audits in fast-moving environments; software as a service, DevOps-focused, or technology company experience is helpful. * Experience leading or developing distributed, cross-geo teams - someone who understands regional context, can bridge India and US working styles and time zones, and can step into an established team as a trusted leader * A collaborative, service-focused approach to audit, with the ability to communicate business impact, build trusted relationships, manage competing priorities, and work independently in ambiguity. * A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field, plus an active relevant professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or an equivalent credential. About the team GitLab’s Internal Audit team helps the business understand and navigate risk through practical partnership, clear communication, and forward-looking risk insight. The India hub includes India-based staff auditors and works closely with Internal Audit leadership and technology audit partners in the US. The team is focused on building trusted relationships, supporting strong SOX and technology audit execution, and modernizing how Internal Audit works through AI, automation, and analytics. We value solution-driven partnership, business-fluent communication, relationship building, strategic thinking, and technology enablement. HOW GITLAB WILL SUPPORT YOU * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental leave  * Home office support Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave  Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.   Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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