Corporate Governance Manager

Jeddah Airports | مطارات جدة; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeddah Airports is seeking a Governance Manager to lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the corporate governance framework, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. The role oversees governance structures, policies, and processes to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.

You will collaborate with senior management, governance bodies, and cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making, risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification in governance preferred.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of governance principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and enhancement of the governance framework.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee integration of governance across departments for consistent standards.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies; address gaps.
• Manage governance support activities for the Board and committees.
• Monitor compliance and provide reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Identify, assess, and manage governance-related risks and controls.
• Oversee ethics and integrity programs to ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Conduct governance reviews, assessments, and audits and implement actions.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree or governance certification

Job description

The Governance Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organization’s corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. They oversee governance structures, policies, and practices to promote transparency, accountability, ethical conduct, and effective decision-making across the organization.

Job Responsibility

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the corporate governance framework, structures, policies, and processes.
• Ensure alignment of governance practices with corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee the integration of governance frameworks across all departments to ensure consistent application of governance standards.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, while identifying and addressing governance-related gaps and issues.
• Manage governance support activities for the Board of Directors and its committees, facilitating informed decision‑making.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies, provide reports to senior management and the Board of Directors, and offer recommendations.
• Identify, assess, and manage governance-related risks, develop governance controls and mitigation plans.
• Oversee ethics and integrity programs to ensure adherence to the organization’s Code of Conduct and governance requirements.
• Conduct governance reviews, assessments, and audits to evaluate effectiveness and implement necessary actions.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification in governance is preferred.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior management, governance bodies, and cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and address governance-related risks and issues.
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies.
• Knowledge of ethics and integrity programs and governance controls.
• Ability to conduct governance reviews, assessments, and audits effectively.