Deputy General Manager - Technology Governance & Assurance Office

National Skill Development Corporation; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in Delhi seeks a Deputy General Manager to lead the Technology Governance & Assurance Office. The role focuses on strengthening governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and enterprise-wide assurance across technology platforms and digital initiatives.

The individual will oversee governance standards, API governance, security, data governance, and AI governance frameworks, ensuring independent oversight to CTO and Board

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, law, or finance.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in technology governance, IT risk, audit, or information security, incl. 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Technology Governance Framework and policies.
• Lead governance maturity improvements aligned with industry best practices.
• Establish and oversee the enterprise technology risk management framework and risk register.
• Ensure compliance with applicable technology regulations, standards, and government guidelines.
• Lead the technology audit programme and independent assurance reviews.
• Prepare governance, risk, and compliance reports for the CTO and Board Audit Committee.
• Govern enterprise architecture review processes and control frameworks.
• Provide independent oversight of information security, data governance, privacy, and AI governance.

Skills

Technology governance

IT risk management

Regulatory compliance

Technology audit

Data governance

AI governance

Vendor & third-party assurance

Leadership & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Law/Finance

Job description

Deputy General Manager - Technology Governance & Assurance Office

At the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we are dedicated to empowering India's youth through comprehensive skill development. Established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013), we operate as a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Our collaborative structure, with 49% of the share capital held by the government and 51% by the private sector, enables us to be the principal architects of India's skill ecosystem.

We actively support enterprises, start-ups, and organizations by providing funding support, concessional loans, and other innovative financial products. Our mission is to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in vocational training, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder skill development. As the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Skill India Mission, we focus on creating efficient training initiatives that open up a world of opportunities in futuristic skills for the potential workforce.

Through strategic partnerships and innovative models, we aim to build a robust skill ecosystem that not only meets current industry demands but also anticipates future trends, empowering India's youth to contribute significantly to the nation’s growth and development.

Job Description

Purpose

Lead NSDC's independent Technology Governance & Assurance Office (TGAO) to strengthen technology governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and enterprise-wide assurance. Ensure technology platforms, programmes, and digital initiatives operate securely, compliantly, and within the organization's risk appetite while providing independent oversight to the CTO and Board Audit Committee.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Technology Governance Framework, governance standards, policies, and governance calendar.
• Drive continuous improvement in technology governance maturity aligned with industry best practices.
• Technology Risk Management
  • Establish and oversee the enterprise technology risk management framework.
  • Monitor technology risks, maintain the risk register, and ensure timely escalation of critical risks.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with applicable technology regulations, standards, and government guidelines.
  • Oversee compliance assessments, regulatory reporting, and remediation of compliance gaps.
• Technology Audit & Assurance
  • Lead the technology audit programme and independent assurance reviews across technology functions.
  • Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Governance Reporting
  • Prepare governance, risk, and compliance reports for the CTO, Executive Leadership, and Board Audit Committee.
  • Provide independent assessments on technology governance effectiveness.
• Govern enterprise architecture review processes, technology policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to approved architecture principles and governance standards.
• Security, Data & AI Governance Assurance
  • Provide independent oversight of information security, data governance, privacy, and AI governance frameworks.
  • Validate the effectiveness of governance controls and compliance mechanisms.
• Vendor & Third-Party Assurance
  • Oversee governance of technology vendors, cloud providers, and strategic partners.
  • Assess third-party risks and monitor contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Provide independent assurance over technology programmes and digital transformation initiatives.
• Review programme governance, risk management, and benefits realization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
  • Govern business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience assurance programmes.
  • Monitor organizational readiness through periodic reviews and testing.
• Continuous Monitoring & Governance Excellence
  • Drive automation of governance controls, dashboards, key risk indicators, and continuous monitoring capabilities.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead the TGAO function, develop high-performing governance teams, and foster cross-functional collaboration.
  • Serve as the trusted governance advisor to the CTO, Executive Leadership, and Board Audit Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, InformationSystems, Engineering, Law, Finance or a related discipline; professional qualifications in IT governance, risk or audit carry significant weight.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in technology governance, IT risk management, technology audit, information security management or technology compliance — with at least 5 years in a Head of Technology Governance, Head of IT Risk, Head of Technology Audit or equivalent independent assurance leadership role.