IT Governance Manager

MEGA PRIME FOODS INCORPORATED; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MEGA PRIME FOODS INCORPORATED seeks an IT Governance Manager to establish and enhance its enterprise GRC framework. The role reports to the Technology Strategy and R&D Head and ensures IT investments align with business objectives while mitigating risks and ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities include leading governance across IT strategy, portfolio management, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data/AI governance, with a focus on improving governance maturity for the

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT governance, EA, risk, or PMO in a mid-to-large enterprise.
• Experience in digital transformation; FMCG/manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of COBIT, ITIL 4, ISO 27001, NIST, TOGAF, and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine the IT Governance Framework aligned with COBIT, ISO 27001, and ITIL.
• Evaluate business cases, monitor budgets, prioritize digital projects across IT portfolio.
• Oversee risk, compliance programs, audits, and remediation tracking within SLAs.
• Define data ownership, stewardship, and policies for responsible AI and privacy.
• Enforce architecture standards and report governance metrics to executives.

Skills

IT governance

Enterprise architecture

Risk management

PMO

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS / BA

Master’s degree advantage

Tools

COBIT

ITIL 4

ISO 27001

NIST

TOGAF

Cloud governance (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Role Overview

The IT Governance Manager establishes, maintains, and continuously improves the enterprise IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) framework. Reporting to the Technology Strategy and R&D Head, this role ensures technology investments align with overall business objectives, risks are mitigated, and IT operations comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This position leads governance across IT strategy, project portfolio management, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, vendor management, and data/AI governance.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Governance Framework & Strategy: Develop, implement, and continuously refine the enterprise IT Governance Framework (aligned with COBIT, ISO 27001, and ITIL) to ensure technology initiatives align with enterprise strategy.




• Investment & Portfolio Governance: Evaluate business cases, monitor budget utilization, track benefit realization, and prioritize digital transformation projects across the IT portfolio.




• Risk, Compliance & Audit Coordination: Oversee IT policies and risk/compliance programs, coordinate internal and external audits, and track remediation plans to closure within agreed SLAs.




• Data & AI Governance: Define enterprise data ownership, stewardship, and quality standards while establishing policies for responsible AI adoption, security, and data privacy.




• Standards Enforcement & Reporting: Oversee enterprise architecture standards, vendor SLA compliance, and present governance maturity metrics and risk profiles to executive leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).




• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, or PMO within a medium-to-large enterprise (8–12 years overall IT experience preferred).




• Industry Background: Digital transformation experience required; exposure to FMCG or manufacturing environments is a distinct advantage.




• Framework Mastery: In-depth knowledge of COBIT, ITIL 4, ISO 27001, NIST, TOGAF, and cloud governance principles (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Preferred Certifications

• COBIT Foundation / Design & Implementation


• CISA, CRISC, or CISSP


• ITIL 4 Foundation / Managing Professional


• TOGAF, PMP, or PRINCE2


• AI Governance / Responsible AI certification (advantage)