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Thanks to products like <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/">Duo Enterprise</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops/">Duo Agent Platform</a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. </p> <p>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 <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p></div><h4><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h4> <p>The Senior Manager, IT SOX PMO will own IT-specific SOX compliance activities, serving as the teams IT expert for ITGC and ITAC. Reporting to the Director, SOX PMO Leader within the Controllers organization, this role will elevate our IT SOX program while ensuring readiness for new processes and systems in our high-growth tech environment. As a hands-on leader, youll enhance current processes, assess emerging technologies for SOX impacts, and implement best practices. While this is a Senior Manager position with strategic input opportunities, expect to remain involved in execution as we mature and scale our SOX program.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong>  </p> <ul> <li>Serve as the IT SOX subject matter expert for ITGC and ITAC, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with SOX requirements</li> <li>Partner with business SOX PMO to assess and ensure SOX readiness for new or changing systems and business processes</li> <li>Lead the annual IT SOX risk assessment process</li> <li>Maintain and improve comprehensive control documentation (flowcharts and risk matrices)</li> <li>Facilitate SOX IT control walkthroughs and manage remediation of control deficiencies</li> <li>Coordinate with internal and external auditors throughout the SOX audit cycle, presenting positions and advocating for appropriate conclusions</li> <li>Review SOC reports and oversee key report testing program with contractor support, performing hands-on testing as needed</li> <li>Build strong cross-functional relationships including partnership with Internal Audit on SOX testing execution, and deliver training to ensure control effectiveness across the organization</li> <li>Identify opportunities for control automation and support management in implementing automated controls to reduce manual processes</li> <li>Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes to proactively update controls</li> <li>Prepare and present executive-level IT SOX compliance reports and insights to senior management</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You’ll Bring </strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field</li> <li>7+ years of IT Audit and SOX compliance experience</li> <li>Professional certification required: CISA, CPA, CIA, or CISSP</li> <li>Deep expertise in SOX compliance, IT control frameworks (COBIT, COSO), and proven ITGC/ITAC experience</li> <li>Experience with complex, rapidly evolving technology environments</li> <li>Experience building or transforming SOX programs independently in high-growth environments</li> <li>Comfort with hands-on execution while maintaining strategic perspective</li> <li>Experience in software/SaaS industry required</li> <li>Proficiency with GRC tools; AuditBoard experience a plus</li> <li>Experience managing vendor relationships and contractor deliverables</li> <li>Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence and build consensus across all organizational levels</li> <li>Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with regulatory changes</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across US time zones (Pacific and Eastern)</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the team</strong></p> <p>This role sits within the SOX PMO team reporting to the Controllers organization, not within IT Compliance. The focus is specifically on SOX compliance and readiness, not broader IT risk management or security compliance frameworks.</p> <h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/">All remote</a>, <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/">asynchronous</a> work environment</li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a> </li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/">Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a> </li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment">Home office</a> support</li> </ul> <p>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 <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If youre excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.</p> <div> </div> <div><span><span>Remote-Global</span></span></div><div><div><div><p><em><span>The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">benefits</a><span> and </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/">equity</a><span>. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></p></div><div>California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range</div><div><span>$110,900</span><span>—</span><span>$237,600 USD</span></div></div></div><div><hr /> <p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>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. 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