Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Audit Automation & Technology Risk

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 e