Principal Tech Compliance Manager

The role

This director-level individual contributor defines and executes the enterprise IT SOX strategy across Coupang Engineered Systems. The role drives large-scale technical programs including cloud modernization and SAP S/4HANA migrations while leveraging AI and automation for risk observability.

What you will do

• Own the enterprise IT SOX compliance strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Serve as the single-threaded owner for IT SOX program outcomes and audit quality.
• Define a strategic vision for scaling compliance through AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Lead large-scale cross-functional technical programs across Engineering, IT, Security, and Finance.
• Establish program governance, executive reporting, and risk escalation frameworks.
• Drive program execution through roadmap planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Influence enterprise technology decisions to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Establish program goals, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Design and implement scalable operating models and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with senior leaders to plan and deliver SOX-related initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Accounting, or a related technical or quantitative discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT SOX, IT Risk Management, Technical Compliance, Internal Controls, Audit, or related disciplines within large-scale public companies or technology organization
• 8+ years leading highly complex cross-functional technical programs involving enterprise platforms, infrastructure, ERP systems, engineering organizations, or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience operating at the Director, Principal, or equivalent senior individual contributor level.
• Proven track record owning or materially transforming enterprise IT SOX programs.
• Experience leading or supporting enterprise-wide ERP transformation programs, including SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA (SAP NXT) migration initiatives.
• Experience partnering with Engineering, Finance, Corporate IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Deep expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Strong understanding of technology risk management, information security controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Expertise evaluating controls across both enterprise applications and custom-developed technology platforms.
• Experience with modern software engineering practices including CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, DevOps, and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud services, cloud-native architectures, and containerized environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, CPA, or equivalent
• Familiarity with SAP GRC, SAP Security, SAP Basis, ERP control automation solutions, and SAP cloud transformation programs
• Experience supporting large-scale public company compliance programs within a high-growth technology environment
• Experience building AI-enabled risk management, monitoring, and observability capabilities
• Proven ability to influence VP and C-level leaders
• Strong executive communication, strategic planning, and organizational leadership skills
• Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in audit outcomes, risk reduction, operational efficiency, and compliance maturity
• Experience navigating highly complex organizations with significant technical and business interdependencies

About the company

Coupang is a fast-growing e-commerce company and a dominant force in South Korean commerce. The company aims to disrupt the e-commerce industry by making shopping, eating, and living easier.