Manager, IT Governance

WARISAN TC HOLDINGS BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Malaysia is seeking a Manager, IT Governance to enhance its governance and cybersecurity posture. Responsibilities include developing frameworks, managing audits, and overseeing risk management. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in IT governance and a relevant degree. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive medical coverage

Access to internal training programmes

Strong career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in IT governance, audit, or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL governance frameworks.
• Experience managing IT audits and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and manage mitigation plans.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategies and incident responses.

Skills

IT governance frameworks

IT audits

Cybersecurity management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

Strengthen and Lead the Organization’s IT Governance, Compliance & Cybersecurity Framework

We are seeking an experienced Manager, IT Governance to enhance our organization’s governance, compliance, and cybersecurity posture. This role is critical in safeguarding digital assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a strong IT control environment that supports business operations.

You will lead governance frameworks, IT audits, cybersecurity initiatives, and risk management activities while collaborating closely with IT, Risk, Legal, and business units.

1. IT Governance & Compliance

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards aligned with ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, and other best‑practice frameworks.
• Ensure IT processes, controls, and governance practices comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements (PDPA, BNM RMiT, GDPR).
• Conduct regular IT risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.
• Ensure continuous compliance across the organization.
• Plan and execute internal IT audits, ensuring audit issues are addressed on time.
• Support internal and external auditors in IT and cybersecurity audit activities.
• Develop IT control matrices and conduct testing to ensure control effectiveness.
• Monitor IT risk indicators and prepare risk, audit, and compliance reports.

3. Cybersecurity Management

• Oversee cybersecurity strategies to protect systems, networks, and data assets.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cybersecurity incident responses.
• Work closely with technical teams to implement access controls and security measures.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and conduct training for employees.

4. IT Policy, Process & Performance

• Develop and update IT policies, SOPs, and governance processes.
• Define and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics related to governance.
• Support digital transformation initiatives through embedded governance practices.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare governance, cybersecurity, and audit reports for management.
• Advise leadership on IT risk posture and recommend control improvements.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Legal, and Business units to ensure governance alignment.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in IT governance, IT audit, or cybersecurity, with hands‑on involvement in controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, and IT general controls (ITGC).
• Proven experience managing IT audits, regulatory compliance (PDPA, BNM RMiT), and risk assessments.
• Solid capability in stakeholder management, cross‑functional collaboration, and driving governance adoption across teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join Warisan TC Holdings

• 5 working days (Monday to Friday)
• Car allowance provided
• Annual leave entitlement
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee
• Access to internal training programmes for technical, leadership, and professional development
• Strong career growth opportunities

Ready to Architect the Future of Enterprise IT?

Apply now with your CV and salary expectations.

Application Assessment

We review your application based on the following criteria:

• Right to work in Malaysia
• Expected monthly basic salary
• Years of experience as Head of Information Technology
• Fluency in required languages
• Years of project management experience
• Years of experience with change management
• Notice period required by current employer