Senior Governance, Risk & Continuity Leader

Jeddah Transport Company - شركة مواصلات جدة; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeddah Transport Company seeks a Governance Lead to establish and enhance governance frameworks, policies, and practices across the organization to support effective decision-making and accountability.

Under the Head of Legal, Governance, Risk, and continuity, you will oversee the governance department, develop manuals, monitor compliance, coordinate with departments, and prepare governance reports for management and committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governance Department and oversee governance-related activities and initiatives.
• Develop, support, implement, and continuously improve the company’s governance framework, manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Support the establishment and enhancement of governance structures, authorities, roles, and accountability mechanisms across the organization.
• Review and develop governance-related documents, including Board and Committee charters, delegation frameworks, and governance policies.
• Monitor governance compliance and support alignment with applicable laws, regulations, directives, and best practices.
• Coordinate and support sections under the same department where relevant or as directed.
• Support management and departments on governance-related matters, structures, and processes.
• Coordinate governance reviews and assessments to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Provide advice, clarifications, and interpretations on governance-related matters, including governance frameworks, authorities, roles and responsibilities, and Delegation of Authority (DoA) applications and inquiries.
• Support the implementation of governance controls and institutional practices that enhance transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure governance alignment across organizational activities and initiatives.
• Support governance aspects related to strategic initiatives, projects, and organizational transformations.
• Prepare governance reports, presentations, and updates for management and relevant committees as required.
• Contribute to governance awareness and promote good governance culture and practices across the organization.
• Coordinate with external consultants and advisors on governance-related engagements when required.
• Maintain governance registers, frameworks, and related documentation as applicable.
• Perform any other related duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Skills

Governance framework development

Policy development

Regulatory alignment

Delegation of Authority (DoA)

Governance reporting

Job description

Jeddah Transport Company seeks a Governance Lead to establish and enhance governance frameworks, policies, and practices across the organization to support effective decision-making and accountability.

Under the Head of Legal, Governance, Risk, and continuity, you will oversee the governance department, develop manuals, monitor compliance, coordinate with departments, and prepare governance reports for management and committees.