Audit and Compliance Program Manager

Groq is seeking an Audit and Compliance Program Manager to run the audit program in multiple frameworks. You will keep the control set mapped once so a single test produces evidence for every framework, maintain the GRC tool as the system of record, own Groq's IT policies and security training, and take on audit execution to mature the GRC function from reactive to proactive program. Location: This role will be based in one of our three hiring hubs: the Dallas, San Francisco, or New York City area. The person hired for this role must be based in one of these three areas. You'll have the flexibility to work remotely while we establish our local Groq office, with the expectation that this role will transition to onsite once the office opens. Responsibilities & opportunities in this role: • Run the audit calendar across SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and other frameworks; manage day-to-day auditor relationships, fieldwork logistics and evidence readiness. • Track audit findings through to closure with owners and dates so findings do not recur between cycles. • Maintain the control catalogue and framework mapping so one control test produces evidence for every framework it satisfies, and coordinate SME evidence requests so each control is evidenced once per period, not once per framework. • Maintain Vanta GRC as the system of record: integration coverage, automated evidence, test ownership and documentation within their review cycle. • Own the IT policy lifecycle (review cadence, approvals, acknowledgements) and the security awareness training program, with completion tracked as audit evidence; report audit status, open findings and evidence coverage to security leadership on a recurring basis. Ideal candidates have/are: • 5+ years in compliance program management, including hands-on execution of at least two concurrent framework audits. • Experience mapping controls across frameworks and reducing duplicate evidence collection, and administering a GRC platform as a system of record. • Experience managing external auditors, drafting scope statements for executive review, and coordinating SMEs across stakeholders. • Experience owning a policy lifecycle and a security awareness training program, with completion evidence that has stood up in audit. • Experience at a Big 4 or equivalent audit firm delivering compliance engagements, so you know how auditors scope, sample and write findings. • Legal background preferred Compensation Groq is committed to providing competitive compensation through our Total Cash philosophy, which incorporates potential bonus value directly into base pay. The total cash salary range for this position, which is inclusive of the potential bonus value, is $186,600 - $252,400, with individual placement determined by your geographic location, experience, skills, and alignment with internal compensation standards. This range is specific to candidates located in the United States. Compensation for international candidates will vary based on local market dynamics. Beyond cash compensation, Groq also offers a Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program and a robust suite of employee benefits. #LI-SW1 US Job Posting This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet certain citizenship or residency criteria. Specifically, they must qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) such as a refugee or asylee), or otherwise be eligible for an applicable export license. Non-US Job Postings This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, as well as applicable local laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet all relevant export control eligibility criteria.