Senior Program Manager - SOX

About The Team
The Rubrik information Technology team influences business processes employee experience and technologies to scale our organization to $1B. This team creates operational efficiency across the company by centralizing the management of Infrastructure Technology and Data. The IT team ensures all stages of the software development lifecycle in a secured environment and scrutinizes the deployment of proper processes and governance. They champion Rubrik on Rubrik and are the first customers of the Engineering teams at Rubrik.

Rubrik Corp IT is constructed of 100% SaaS and 0% on-premises. The IT team caters to accelerated business value enhancement and multiple day-to-day business processes through our varied SaaS applications like Oracle Netsuite Workday Snowflake Etrade MulSoft etc. This team also delivers high-paced business outcomes with 100% system uptime backed by agile nimble simple but cohesive Cloud architectures.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior IT SOX Project/Program Manager to join our Bangalore team. As a newly public company going through our 1st IT SOX audit this position is critical to ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting controls.

The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of SOX regulations IT controls and a proven track record in managing complex compliance projects. Responsibilities include identifying and remediating audit findings.

This individual will serve as the primary liaison between internal and external auditors as well as IT and business teams. Effective communication and coordination across various systems are essential to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and operational efficiency.

What Youll Do:

• IT SOX Program Leadership & Management:

• Lead the planning execution and successful delivery of all IT SOX compliance programs and projects ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Develop maintain and enhance the IT SOX control framework including IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Dependent Controls (ITDCs) related to various business applications and infrastructure.
• Oversee the end-to-end IT SOX compliance lifecycle from risk assessment and control design to testing remediation and reporting.
• Ensure all IT processes and systems including new implementations and changes are compliant with SOX requirements.

• Audit Management & Partnership:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and collaborate extensively with internal and external auditors for all IT SOX audits.
• Coordinate auditor requests facilitate walkthroughs provide requested evidence and address audit findings efficiently and effectively.
• Manage and track the remediation of identified control deficiencies ensuring timely closure and sustainable solutions.

• Cross-Functional IT & Business Partnership:

• Build strong collaborative partnerships with key IT teams including but not limited to S&M (Salesforce Copado) HR & Payroll (Workday) Finance and Accounting (NetSuite) Procurement (Coupa) Sales Commission (Xactly) Expense (Chromeriver) Enterprise Engineering (Mulesoft OKTA GitHub FastPath SailPoint) Data (Riversand) Infrastructure (GCP) CircleCI etc.
• Partner with these teams to understand their processes identify control points ensure control effectiveness and support their compliance needs.
• Collaborate with business process owners to ensure IT controls are integrated and aligned with business processes.

• Demand Management & Prioritization (SOX Focus):

• Assist with the intake analysis and prioritization of IT SOX-related demands and initiatives ensuring critical compliance efforts are appropriately resourced and prioritized.
• Drive the integration of SOX requirements into project lifecycles for new system implementations and significant changes.

• Project & Program Execution Excellence:

• Drive end-to-end program and underlying project execution for IT SOX initiatives including detailed planning resource allocation scheduling budgeting and quality assurance.
• Implement and champion best practices in project and program management methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid) tailored to SOX compliance needs.
• Oversee comprehensive program rollout strategies for new compliance frameworks or tool implementations ensuring smooth deployment and adoption across all constituent projects.

• IT Service Delivery & Operations Improvement (SOX Context):

• Assist with IT Help Desk service delivery improvement initiatives from a SOX compliance perspective ensuring processes for user access incident management and change management are auditable and effective.
• Monitor and enhance operational controls related to endpoint management patching MDM and VDI from a SOX standpoint.

• Risk Management & Continuous Monitoring:

• Proactively identify assess and mitigate IT SOX risks developing effective remediation plans.
• Implement continuous monitoring mechanisms for key IT controls to ensure ongoing compliance.

• IT Communication (SOX Specific):

• Develop and execute strategic IT communication plans specifically tailored to SOX compliance keeping all relevant stakeholders informed of requirements changes and audit outcomes.

Experience Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5 years in a dedicated IT SOX compliance IT Audit or IT Program/Project Management role focused on SOX.
• Deep expertise and practical experience in IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Dependent Controls (ITDCs).
• Proven experience managing projects and programs within a Corporate IT environment specifically related to SOX compliance including exposure to the listed technologies (e.g. Salesforce Workday NetSuite Mulesoft OKTA GCP).
• Strong understanding of SOX legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in various project and program management methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid approaches).
• Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks (e.g. ITIL).
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) interpersonal and presentation skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with auditors technical teams and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to lead motivate and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working in a global organization and with geographically distributed teams.

Nice To Have:

• Masters degree (e.g. MBA MS in Project Management Information Systems).
• Certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) PMP (Project Management Professional) PgMP (Program Management Professional) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or ITIL Foundation/Intermediate.
• Experience with GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) tools and audit management software.
• Prior experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with the specific business operations and challenges within the Bangalore region.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening our organizations IT SOX compliance posture. You will leverage your expertise to build robust control environments collaborate with diverse teams and contribute directly to the companys financial integrity and operational excellence. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment opportunities for continuous learning and the chance to make a significant impact.