Manager, SOX PMO, Business Process

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An overview of this role

As GitLab continues to scale, the

Manager, SOX PMO, Business Process

will help strengthen our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program across key business processes. In this role, you'll lead assigned process areas, guide the design and maintenance of effective control frameworks, and partner closely with the IT SOX PMO to support compliance readiness as new systems and applications are introduced. Reporting to the

Director, SOX PMO Leader

within the

CAO organization

, you'll play an important part in helping GitLab build a scalable, practical SOX environment that supports growth while improving consistency, readiness, and efficiency.

This is a strong fit if you're motivated by work that combines program leadership, cross-functional partnership, and hands-on execution. In your first year, you'll help coordinate walkthroughs, maintain business control documentation, support risk assessment and remediation efforts, and identify opportunities to automate SOX activities to reduce manual work and improve control reliability.

What You’ll Do

Serve

as the primary subject matter expert for assigned SOX business processes and provide guidance to support compliance with SOX requirements.

Partner

with the IT SOX PMO to assess new systems, applications, and related controls for compliance readiness.

Assist

with the annual SOX risk assessment by helping evaluate process risks and control coverage.

Monitor

emerging risks and update controls, documentation, and process expectations as business needs change.

Coordinate

and lead SOX business walkthroughs with control owners and cross-functional stakeholders.

Develop

and maintain control documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices.

Assess

control deficiencies and work with management to develop, implement, and track remediation plans.

Collaborate

with leaders across Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, Sales, Engineering, and IT, as well as internal and external auditors, to support an effective SOX audit process and identify automation opportunities within the SOX environment.

What You’ll Bring

Experience

with auditing, risk assessment, internal controls, and root cause analysis in a SOX or similar compliance environment.

Knowledge

of SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks such as the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

Ability

to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and support practical remediation planning.

Skill

in creating and maintaining clear process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices.

Strength

in written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain requirements, provide training, and influence stakeholders across functions.

Judgment

to navigate complex issues using critical thinking, sound recommendations, and a balanced approach to risk.

Familiarity

with software or technology company environments and with tools such as AuditBoard is useful.

Openness

to candidates with transferable experience from audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or related fields, along with relevant education in Accounting, Finance, or a similar area; professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are a plus.

About The Team

The SOX PMO team is a second-line function within GitLab's CAO organization that owns and manages the enterprise SOX compliance program across risk assessment, control design, documentation, and coordination with external auditors, while Internal Audit operates as the independent third-line function for SOX testing. The team works as both a subject matter expert group and a business partner to first-line control owners across the company, helping build control frameworks that are practical, scalable, and aligned with a fast-growing business. As an all-remote team, we collaborate asynchronously across regions and functions, with a strong focus on balancing strategic program leadership with hands-on execution as GitLab continues to evolve.

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.

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. 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, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our

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United States Salary Range

$92,400

—

$198,000 USD

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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.

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