IT Governance Analyst

Cygnus Professionals Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced individual to oversee IT governance and support the CTO. The role involves guiding IT projects, enhancing executive support, and ensuring governance across the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT leadership, consulting, and business analysis within complex IT organizations. The position requires strong communication skills and an ability to enhance process efficiency. In-person interviews are scheduled on January 24th, 25th, & 26th.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience as an IT Director or equivalent role.
• 10 years practical experience supporting executive leadership.
• 5 years experience as an IT or business consultant.
• 6 years experience in large, complex IT organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for IT policy and project development.
• Act as a liaison between project teams and executive leadership.
• Verify project status reports and communicate key items.
• Prepare reports for scheduled project reviews.

Skills

IT Governance

Project Management

Consulting

Executive Support

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Equivalent

Master’s Degree

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

CMMI Framework

Job description

Cygnus Professionals Inc. has been named by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) as one of the “Fast 100 Asian American Businesses” – joining the country’s fastest-growing Asian American‑owned companies, based on percentage revenue growth over the immediate past two years.

Headquartered in New Jersey (U.S), Cygnus Professionals Inc. is a next generation global information technology Solution and Consulting company powered by strong management and leadership team with over 30 person years of experience. Today, Cygnus has strong footprints in more than 4 countries with more than 25 satisfied customers. We strive to extend our presence across industries and geographies with our industry‑focused business excellence.

Job Description

Works within IT Governance to provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation for IT policy/process development.

Works within the Office of the CTO to provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation for IT projects from project request submission through project close‑out and post‑implementation review. As a liaison, works with project teams, agency partners, clients, etc. to ensure projects are receiving the appropriate level of executive support and direction. Ensures issues are evaluated and resolved, escalates risk and directs corrective actions in any area where performance falls below objectives.

Ensure projects/programs have adequate executive and strives to enable the success of the projects/programs. Verifies and validates project status reports and communicates key items to IT leadership. Reviews and contributes to project documentation including project initiation documents such as the project charter, budget, schedule, cost‑benefit analysis, etc. throughout the project lifecycle until the end of the project including the project closeout report. Recommends approval of documents to the appropriate sponsors and executive oversight committees. Attends project review and steering committee meetings for all projects for which he or she is governance liaison.

Acts in a consulting role, supporting the Office of the CTO. Attends meetings with or on behalf of the CTO and manages action items and issues logs that require attention. Takes on small work requests and tasks for the Office of the CTO. Creates progress dashboards and metrics as part of an overall governance support role. Recommends process improvements and efficiency steps to overall benefit the department.

• Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project and program portfolio reviews with IT leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as an IT Director of equivalent role Required 7 Years
• Practical experience supporting executive leadership as consultant, chief of staff or equivalent Required 10 Years
• Practical experience as an IT or business consultant Required 5 Years
• Practical experience in Program/Project Management Desired
• Experience working in large, complex Information Technology organizations Required 6 Years
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or Equivalent Required
• Master’s Degree Desired
• Practical experience in the Public Sector Desired
• Demonstrated experience within COBIT, ITIL, and/or CMMI framework Highly desired

Additional Information

The hiring team is looking to conduct interviews - F2F only - on Jan 24th, 25th & 26th. Please confirm you will be available to interview in-person; during that timeframe.