Lead Technology Internal Audit Manager - Analytics & Automation

About the role:

We are seeking a Technology Internal Audit Manager – Analytics & Automation to join our growing Internal Audit (IA) team. This role is ideal for someone with a collaborative, agile mindset and a strong background in shaping internal audit practices within fast-paced, high-growth tech or SaaS environments.

As a key member of the IA team, you will lead technology risk audits and help enhance audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) governance processes by integrating automation, AI, and data analytics. Your work will drive greater efficiency, deeper insights, and more strategic risk management across the organization.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Integrating automation, AI, and data analytics into audit and ERM governance processes to improve efficiency and insight.
• Leading risk-based technology audits in areas such as cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, operations, and software development.
• Supporting ERM by tracking and reporting key technology risks to inform strategic decisions.
• Automate the tracking and monitoring of audit issue progress to ensure timely resolution and accountability.
• Enhancing audit methodologies and advising cross-functional teams on technology risk and compliance.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to build and innovate within a forward-thinking audit function while helping Samsara manage risk and scale responsibly.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and execute technology-focused audits in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, software development, and data privacy, leveraging data-driven methods to evaluate controls and surface risk insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners across IT, Security, and R&D to identify, prioritize, and continuously monitor technology risks, directly informing audit planning.
• Assist with managing governance for the company’s ERM program by leveraging data analytics to monitor and report on technology and cybersecurity risks, providing timely insights for leadership decisions.
• Support critical compliance initiatives like SOX and ISO by managing testing of technology-relevant controls, coordinating with external partners, and improving processes through automation, enhanced documentation, and consistent reporting.
• Scale internal audit processes with a focus on analytics, automation, and continuous improvement, while acting as a trusted advisor to business and engineering stakeholders on technology risk, cybersecurity, and compliance matters.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity risk, or compliance within the tech or SaaS industry, either in-house or through Big 4/professional services/consulting firms.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to build automation into audit processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and risk coverage.
• Hands-on experience with technology risk frameworks and compliance standards such as SOC, ISO, NIST, GDPR, and SOX, or in related roles like security engineering, operations, or software/product development.
• Proven ability to lead and execute technology risk assessments, assurance and advisory projects, including delivering key findings to business stakeholders and tracking management action plans to resolution.
• Proficiency in data analytics, including applying analytical tools and techniques to enhance audit insight and drive risk-informed decisions.
• Experience working with large datasets, data processing tools (e.g. SQL), and cloud-based platforms (e.g. Databricks) for scalable data analysis and workflow automation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to engage business stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience supporting enterprise risk management (ERM) programs, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting on key technology and cybersecurity risks to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python), particularly for scripting, automation, and building AI or data analytics workflows.
• Experience partnering with product engineering teams R&D (agile/DevOps).
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields of study - Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering/Technology or other related fields is desirable.
• Relevant professional certification(s) such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or other relevant certifications.