Director IT, Internal Audit
$245,000–$258,500 year
Remote
Job Summary
Own end-to-end IT audit delivery and advisory engagements with executive-quality standards, applying independent judgment to assess controls across AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta environments. Build a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up, implementing the Workiva platform to streamline controls and reduce manual effort while integrating AI risk governance into the audit approach. Develop a high-performing team through structured coaching and establish productive partnerships with cross-functional leaders to translate complex technical findings into actionable narratives. This Director will shape audit strategies for complex, AI-driven environments within Instacart's growing Internal Audit team.
Required Qualifications
- 12-15 years of progressive professional experience
- at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IT risk-based audits at a high-growth, global company
- Demonstrated experience building a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up
- working knowledge of IIA Standards and the ability to apply them in practice
- Track record of delivering risk-based audits in a fast-paced, agile technology environment with competing priorities and evolving risk landscapes
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Able to produce executive-quality audit reports with minimal revision
- Able to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable narratives
- Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach
- the ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization
- Translate deep technical expertise into impactful, actionable insights that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Hands-on expertise with cloud and data platforms — including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta
- AI risk and governance considerations — including GenAI and agentic AI model risk, bias, transparency, and data privacy
- Experience with the Workiva platform
Desired Qualifications
- CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification
- One or more of these designations
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