IT Internal Audit Senior Manager

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Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:  

We are seeking an experienced IT Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit team at Planet. This role plays a critical part in executing our audit strategy and supporting the effective operation of the Internal Audit function. The primary focus will be on SOX compliance related to IT systems and select business processes. You will set the standard for documenting financial processes and their supporting IT/data systems, and identify opportunities to optimize our internal control environment. This role will partner closely with key stakeholders across Planet to address control gaps, strengthen control ownership, and enhance process documentation, and support scalable compliance initiatives.

This is a full-time, remote position based in California.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the IT SOX Compliance Program, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, segregation of duties, and key report testing.
• Leads the coordination and commutation with the external auditor for matters relating to internal controls over financial reporting. Oversees the coordination and resolution of any internal or external audit findings for IT SOX related matters
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, critical IT systems, and data flows that impact financial reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead SOX scoping efforts for new systems, product launches, process changes, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of ITGCs and IT Application Controls (ITACs), in collaboration with Corporate Engineering, Cybersecurity, and IT leadership.
• Oversee control walkthroughs, process narratives, system inventories, and quality assurance documentation across all SOX IT areas.
• Coordinate and review testing of ITGCs, key reports, SOC 1 reports, IPEs, and automated controls; assess evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate and monitor control deficiencies, ensure timely remediation, and support continuous control maturity improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline controls and leverage technology for improved testing, monitoring, and documentation efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process owners and leaderships to promote ownership, strengthen the control environment, and enhance compliance accountability.
• Support internal audits related to IT operations, cybersecurity, data governance, and participate in the development of risk-based audit plans.
• Prepare insights, findings, and updates to Finance Leadership and the Audit Committee.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or internal controls with SOX compliance in a public company environment
• Deep understanding of PCAOB/SEC requirements, ITGCs, ITACs, IPE testing, and control evaluation
• Experience successfully building and executing risk-based audit plans aligned with business and IT risks
• Strong knowledge of system development lifecycle, change management, and access provisioning
• Excellent project management, organizational, and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional engagement and leadership alignment
• Experience collaborating with external auditors and managing expectations

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience with audit data analytics tools and automation technologies
• Big 4 public accounting firm