IT Governance

Adree; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT governance leader to develop and enhance governance frameworks and policies. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing IT risks, and aligning IT strategy with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT governance and risk management, along with strong communication skills to educate stakeholders on governance practices. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to continuous improvement and innovation in IT governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or compliance.
• Deep understanding of frameworks like ITIL and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT governance frameworks aligned with business goals.
• Monitor compliance with IT-related regulations and standards.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, TMMI)

Tools

Reporting Tools

Cloud Platforms

DevOps

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and continuously improve IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with business goals.
2. Ensure proper integration of IT governance within the organization’s overall governance structure.
3. Regularly review and update frameworks to address emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
4. Monitor compliance with IT-related regulations, laws, and standards.
5. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and audit teams to ensure policies and practices meet regulatory requirements.
6. Identify IT-related risks and establish mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions, security breaches, and data privacy issues.
7. Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and processes.
8. Establish and enforce policies on security, data management, risk, licensing, and vendor management.
9. Oversee the creation and maintenance of procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
10. Communicate policies clearly across the organization and ensure adherence.
11. Align IT strategy with business goals through collaboration with leadership and business units.
12. Support IT investments and initiatives to ensure they deliver value and support strategic objectives.
13. Monitor and evaluate key projects to ensure alignment with standards and priorities.
14. Establish KPIs and metrics to assess governance effectiveness.
15. Report on IT operations performance, including risk, compliance, and controls.
16. Prepare governance reports and dashboards for management and stakeholders.
17. Address governance issues and risks promptly.
18. Build relationships with stakeholders, including IT leadership, executives, auditors, and compliance teams.
19. Educate stakeholders on the importance of IT governance and compliance.
20. Ensure transparent communication of policies and changes.
21. Lead initiatives for continuous improvement of governance processes and controls.
22. Implement feedback mechanisms and stay informed on emerging trends and regulations.
23. Ensure third-party vendors comply with governance standards and policies.
24. Review vendor contracts and SLAs for compliance and conduct periodic audits.
25. Manage IT incidents following governance protocols.
26. Oversee change management processes to ensure proper documentation and approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields; relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, TMMI) are a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or compliance, with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of frameworks like ITIL, ISO 27001.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Experience in software development, systems implementation, and familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong risk management skills and experience managing projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IT auditing and IT teams.
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Expertise in cloud governance and security frameworks.
• Proficiency with reporting tools and applying standards like ISO/IEC 27001, 20000, 22301, etc.