Group IT Governance Manager

Cartamundi; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visible governance role

Shape global IT organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Values-driven, family-owned company

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Cartamundi is seeking a Group IT Governance Manager to organize and control the Group IT department (Process and Data Technology). Based at our Turnhout headquarters, you will define governance principles, decision rights and the governance framework, coordinating policies with controls, procurement and finance.

You will lead project governance for IT initiatives, maintain an integrated project portfolio view for leadership, and ensure budget visibility, cost transparency and audit readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT governance, IT or portfolio management, project governance or internal control, ideally in a complex international organization.
• Strong understanding of how IT organizations operate: roles, accountabilities, decision forums and management processes.
• Proven track record of building governance frameworks, policies and procedures that teams genuinely adopt.
• Experience in project and portfolio governance, combined with the financial discipline to support budget follow-up, cost transparency and audit readiness.
• Structured, pragmatic communicator, able to challenge constructively, create alignment and follow up on commitments across teams.
• Fluent in English; additional languages, and exposure to ERP, BI, data platforms or IT service management, are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the governance of the Group IT department, defined as Process and Data Technology, and how it is organized, managed and controlled.
• Define and continuously improve the governance framework: principles, decision rights, roles and accountabilities, and key IT management processes.
• Set the project governance approach for Group IT initiatives from intake and prioritization through status reporting and escalation.
• Maintain an integrated view of the project portfolio so leadership has visibility on scope, risks, resources and progress.
• Coordinate the lifecycle of IT policies with internal control, compliance, procurement and finance, ensuring budget follow-up and cost transparency.

Skills

IT governance

Portfolio governance

Budget management

Audit readiness

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Business/IT/Engineering

Tools

ERP

BI

Data platforms

ITSM

Job description

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in “play” solutions, such as playing cards, card & board games, and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3,000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to “Live Different, Play Different.” To achieve this, the family-owned company, headquartered in Belgium, operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities, stretching from the US, over Latin America and Europe, to Japan.

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. At the same time, Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies.

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765, the company draws on a rich tradition, whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow.

Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

Learn more about what we do at https://www.cartamundi.com and follow us on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/company/cartamundi

Your function:

As the Group IT Governance Manager, you own the way our Group IT department, known internally as Process and Data Technology, is organized, managed and controlled. You will be based at our Group Headquarters in Turnhout, Belgium, report to the VP Process and Data Technology, and travel only occasionally.

You define and continuously improve the governance framework for the department: governance principles, decision rights, roles and accountabilities, key IT management processes, internal procedures and the IT function house. You also set the project governance approach for Group IT initiatives, from intake and prioritization through status reporting, decision forums and escalation, and you maintain an integrated view of the project portfolio so leadership has visibility on scope, risks, resources and progress.

Together with internal control, compliance, procurement and finance, you coordinate the lifecycle of IT-related policies, monitor how they are applied, and support budget follow-up and cost transparency. Throughout, your focus is on translating governance into ways of working that teams recognise and apply in their daily work.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT governance, IT or portfolio management, project governance or internal control, ideally in a complex international organization.
• Strong understanding of how IT organizations operate: roles, accountabilities, decision forums and management processes.
• Proven track record of building governance frameworks, policies and procedures that teams genuinely adopt.
• Experience in project and portfolio governance, combined with the financial discipline to support budget follow-up, cost transparency and audit readiness.
• Structured, pragmatic communicator, able to challenge constructively, create alignment and follow up on commitments across teams.
• Fluent in English; additional languages, and exposure to ERP, BI, data platforms or IT service management, are an advantage.

Our offer:

• A visible role at the heart of the Process and Data Technology operating model, with clear ownership of how Group IT is governed
• The opportunity to shape how a global IT function is organized, managed and improved
• Close collaboration with IT leadership, finance, procurement, internal control and business stakeholders
• A values-driven, family-owned company with a long-term, responsible business mindset
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities for professional growth

Cartamundi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, age, disability, national or social origin, marital or family status, genetic or health information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.