Operations Audit Program Lead

F5•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. We are seeking an Operations Audit Program & Project Manager to support the development and execution of our Operations Audit Program within Internal Audit. This role will be instrumental in building a modern, risk-aligned audit capability across key operational areas while ensuring disciplined execution of audit projects. This individual will operate across program development, audit execution, and project management, helping translate enterprise and operational risks into a structured, scalable audit approach while driving consistency, quality, and efficiency in delivery.

Requirements

Strong understanding of operational risk domains, including business processes, financial and operational controls, and enterprise risk management concepts
Proven project and program management capabilities, with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
Ability to translate strategic objectives into structured, executable plans
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
12+. years of relevant experience in internal audit, operational risk, consulting, or program/project management in a complex organization
Experience managing audit projects, operational programs, or large-scale initiatives
Experience working with or supporting Internal Audit functions is preferred

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analytics, automation, and process improvement methodologies is highly desirable
Professional certifications such as PMP, CIA, CPA, or equivalent
Experience in a global technology or SaaS environment
Prior people management experience is a plus, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others, as this role may evolve to include team leadership responsibilities over time
Experience working with co-sourcing partners or third-party service providers

Responsibilities

Support the design and ongoing development of the Operations Audit Program, aligned to enterprise risk priorities across key business functions
Translate risk assessment outputs into an executable audit roadmap, including prioritization, sequencing, and resource planning
Establish and maintain program governance, including milestones, KPIs, and status reporting
Support the VP, Internal Audit in partnering with business leaders (Finance, GTM, HR, Legal, and Operations) to align on audit scope, timing, and approach, ensuring audits are practical and minimize disruption
Lead high-level planning and scoping for operational audit engagements, including defining objectives, scope boundaries, key risks, and success criteria
Onboard and transition audit engagements to the assigned Audit Lead, ensuring clarity of scope, expectations, timelines, and stakeholder alignment
Serve as project manager for operational audit engagements, ensuring clear scope, timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate across Internal Audit, co-sourcing partners, and business stakeholders to drive efficient execution
Monitor progress across multiple concurrent audits, proactively identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and constraints
Drive transparency and accountability across the audit portfolio, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into status and outcomes
Support development of Audit Committee and executive-level reporting, including audit plan progress and key themes
Drive consistency in audit execution through standardized tools, templates, and methodologies
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and reduce friction, leveraging audit insights, data, and stakeholder feedback
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit processes, tools, and capabilities