Director IT, Internal Audit

Why this role is on the menu

Instacart is building a best-in-class Internal Audit function from the ground up, and this role is central to it. This leader would add the structure, rigor, and technical depth required to deliver risk-based IT audit engagements at executive-quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, this Director will own end-to-end IT audit delivery while building the function's technology capability and strategic priorities.

This role is for a seasoned Internal Audit professional who combines deep technical judgment with strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the drive to build something meaningful.

What you'll cook up in your first year

Audit Delivery & Reporting

• IT audit and advisory engagements are delivered end-to-end with executive-quality standards, clear ownership, and defensible scope.
• Independent audit judgment is applied consistently across engagements. Scope is calibrated to actual risk exposure, root cause analysis is rigorous, and conclusions are well-evidenced — not driven by checkbox compliance.
• Risk and control frameworks are applied with sound judgment, and findings are translated into clear, actionable narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on expertise with cloud and data platforms — including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta — is applied to assess controls and design practical, effective solutions across key environments.

Team Leadership & Development

• A high-performing audit team is developed through structured coaching, clear expectations, and tailored development plans, with a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving taking hold.

AI, Technology & Innovation

• AI risk and governance considerations — including GenAI and agentic AI model risk, bias, transparency, and data privacy — are integrated into the audit approach.
• AI-enabled tools and data analytics are adopted to expand coverage, improve efficiency, and enhance audit impact.

Tools & Process Improvement

• The Workiva platform is fully implemented and administered, anchoring the function's first-time build of a risk-based Internal Audit operating model aligned to IIA Standards.