Senior IT Governance and Business Resilience Consultant

JODAYN; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Governance Consultant to ensure effective IT governance frameworks and compliance with international standards. The role involves developing governance frameworks, conducting audits, and engaging with stakeholders to optimize risk management strategies. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and certifications in governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in governance, compliance, or related field.
• Professional certifications in governance, risk, and compliance preferred.
• Prior experience in an IT governance consulting role highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks aligned with best practices.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT governance risks.

Skills

IT governance frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Internal auditing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, Governance, Risk Management

Tools

GRC tools

Audit management software

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Governance Consultant to join our team. The candidate will have extensive experience in IT governance, compliance, ISO standards, business continuity and risk management, with a strong background in consulting. The candidate should be proficient in designing, implementing, and auditing IT governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.

Requirements

Governance Framework Development & Implementation :

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices (e.g., COBIT, ISO 38500, ISO / IEC 20000, ITIL, ISO 31000 and ISO 22301).
• Build and document policies and procedures in accordance with international governance methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of governance frameworks to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
• Ensure governance policies are well-integrated across various business units

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support :

• Monitor and track changes in regulatory compliance at both local and international levels.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans to address non-compliance issues and governance gaps.
• Maintain governance documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Risk Management & Process Improvement :

• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT governance risks in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop corrective action plans to address governance deficiencies and enhance IT governance maturity.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define governance controls and optimize risk management strategies.

Consulting & Client Engagement :

• Leverage consulting expertise to analyze client needs, assess governance maturity, and recommend strategic improvements.
• Provide tailored solutions to align IT governance frameworks with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance governance effectiveness.

Training & Communication :

• Develop and conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on governance policies and frameworks.
• Act as a governance subject matter expert (SME), offering guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders to communicate governance initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Technical and Knowledge-Based Skills

• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 38500, ITIL, etc.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards as ISO / IEC 20000, ISO 31000 and ISO 22301.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and internal auditing processes.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, corrective action plan development, and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to build, document, and enforce IT policies and procedures based on global standards.
• Experience with GRC tools and audit management software.
• Knowledge of IT environments, including cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Familiarity with document management systems for governance record-keeping.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to analyze governance regulations and translate them into actionable policies.
• Strong research and analytical skills to stay updated with evolving governance requirements.
• Capability to develop governance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Organizational and Documentation Skills

• High attention to detail in managing governance documentation and compliance records.
• Experience in process development and implementation to streamline governance workflows.
• Ability to track and document governance changes for regulatory and audit purposes.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey governance policies effectively.
• The ability to train and mentor teams in governance best practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate with legal, HR, finance, and IT teams.
• Consulting expertise in translating client needs into governance solutions.

Qualifications and Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, Governance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in governance, compliance, or a related field, with exposure to multinational regulations and governance frameworks.
• Prior experience in an IT governance consulting role is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications in governance, risk, and compliance, such as :

ü CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)

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