Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p><img style="display: none; max-width: 100%;" src="https://click.appcast.io/greenhouse-te8/a31.png?ent=34e=22630t=1701374353806" width="1px"> <img style="display: none; max-width: 100%;" src="https://track.jobadx.com/v1/i.gif?utm_pixel=224e990b-8ff4-4287-8d5d-2ff09647f181utm_ptz=ESTutm_rqt=track" alt="" width="1"></p></div><h1><strong>About the Team</strong></h1><p>DoorDash’s Internal Audit team provides independent assurance that the company’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. We are a small team that is looking to expand and bring on motivated professionals. We don’t think of ourselves as a typical audit function - we are obsessively focused on risks to the organizations which reflects in the type of projects we support and execute. </p><p>DoorDash is rapidly growing - we are expanding in multiple geos and launching new products. This exciting growth allows us to drive creative analysis, strategy, and solutions. Our focus areas include financial, operational, regulatory, security, IT, and more. </p><h1><strong>About the Role</strong></h1><p>We are seeking a Senior Director, IT Internal Audit to lead the strategy, execution and evolution of DoorDash’s global IT audit function. In this highly visible role, you will help shape the technology risk management practices across DoorDash - you will oversee a broad portfolio of audits, including IT SOX, cybersecurity, data governance, AI governance, and operational technology. You will report directly to the Chief Audit Executive and serve as a strategic advisor to DoorDash’s technology, security, and engineering leaders. You will bring deep technical audit expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for innovation to build and lead a world-class IT audit organization that scales with the business.</p><p>This role demands someone who can balance strategy with execution (and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves) — a leader who can anticipate emerging technology risks, foster strong cross-functional partnerships, translate complex technical concepts into meaningful business insights, and be ready to operate at the lowest level of detail. You will partner with teams across Security, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Privacy Legal, AI, Product, and Compliance to strengthen our risk posture and drive a data-driven approach to auditing.</p><h1><strong>You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…</strong></h1><p><br>Lead the strategic direction of IT Internal Controls and Assurance</p><ul><li>Define and execute a forward-looking IT Internal Audit strategy aligned with DoorDash’s business goals and technology roadmap.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to identify, assess, and monitor key technology risks, including those tied to digital transformation and AI adoption.</li><li>Collaborate closely with business and engineering leaders to understand their strategic objectives and provide guidance on navigating IT compliance in a practical, business-first focused manner.</li><li>Shape the annual IT audit plan to strike the right balance between compliance, operational resilience, and innovation.</li><li>Drive the use of data analytics and automation to expand audit coverage and deliver more impactful insights.</li></ul><p><br>Drive Global IT SOX Excellence</p><ul><li>Oversee DoorDash’s global IT SOX compliance program, maintaining a strong and scalable control environment across our complex and evolving technology landscapes.</li><li>Act as a trusted partner to external auditors and the Audit Committee, ensuring transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement in IT governance.</li><li>Foster a proactive control mindset by embedding governance principles into how technology is designed, built, and operated - , ensuring systems are secure and compliant by design.</li><li>Promote consistent standards of risk awareness and system reliability across all financial and technology ... (truncated, view full listing at source)