Senior IT Governance Officer

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior IT Governance Officer in Doha. The role involves leading IT governance, risk management, compliance, and change initiatives aligned with organizational strategy. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of IT experience, a degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, and relevant certifications. The position offers an attractive salary along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of overall IT experience, including 3–6 years in governance, risk, or compliance-focused role.
• Advanced knowledge in IT governance, risk management, compliance, and control frameworks.
• Subject matter expertise in Enterprise IT Governance.
• Recognized SME in Enterprise IT Governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define and oversee the IT governance framework aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead large-scale IT transformation initiatives and manage change resistance.
• Lead large-scale IT transformation efforts and change enablement with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT governance

Risk management

Compliance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Professional certification in Enterprise Governance or Information Systems Auditing

Recognized subject matter expertise in Enterprise IT Governance

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for an established technology solutions and services provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is looking to hire a Senior IT Governance Officer who will be responsible for leading, facilitating, and applying Governance, Change, Risk, Value, and Compliance principles to IT management across both demand and supply functions, aligned with the organization’s IT strategy framework.

Responsibilities

IT Governance Assurance, Strategy, and Operations

• Develop and implement IT assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across moderate to high complexity and cross‑functional environments.
• Define, design, implement, and oversee the IT governance framework, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, value delivery, resource optimization, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Drive continuous improvement across IT processes for both demand and supply functions, ensuring adherence to industry standards and achievement of relevant accreditations.
• Establish and manage the IT policy lifecycle, including development, review, and enforcement.
• Provide strategic advisory and influence IT leadership on governance direction and alignment with organizational objectives.

IT Risk Management

• Establish and implement robust IT risk management processes.
• Design, implement, maintain, and monitor the IT risk management framework, including risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Conduct detailed situation analysis and provide actionable recommendations for effective problem resolution.

IT Change Enablement

• Lead and manage large-scale IT transformation initiatives across cross‑functional teams and complex environments.
• Develop and execute strategies to address change resistance, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement to build confidence and adoption.

Compliance and Control

• Design and oversee governance activities to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of overall IT experience across multiple domains, with 3–6 years in a similar governance, risk, or compliance-focused role, preferably within a related industry.
• Demonstrated advanced to expert‑level knowledge in IT governance, risk management, compliance, and control frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Enterprise Governance or Information Systems Auditing from a recognized international body (e.g., ISACA or equivalent).
• Recognized subject matter expertise in Enterprise IT Governance.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary + Benefits