Senior Manager, Technology Governance

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Senior Manager in Technology Governance to enhance governance practices across the organization. This role involves managing policies, leading compliance monitoring, and driving audit engagements while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of technology experience, strong leadership skills, and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Located in Salisbury, NC, the position offers a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technology experience in governance, risk, audit, or related areas.
• 3+ years of leadership experience with team management.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the policy and process portfolio for assigned domains.
• Lead second line monitoring for key controls and audit engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance processes and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ServiceNow GRC/IRM

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

Technology governance is a critical enabler of how we operate, scale, and manage risk across our IT organization. As we continue to modernize and evolve, this role plays a key part in strengthening our governance practices in a way that drives clarity, accountability, and consistency‑without slowing teams down.

As a Senior Manager, Technology Governance you will lead core components of the governance program, including policy and process management, second line monitoring, and audit workstreams. You'll help translate enterprise governance direction into actionable, scalable practices‑ensuring teams can confidently operate within clear guardrails.

This role is highly collaborative, partnering closely with Internal Audit, Information Security, and Technology leaders. You'll drive adoption, deliver meaningful insights through metrics, and continuously improve how governance is embedded into day-to-day ways of working. If you're motivated by bringing structure to complexity and influencing how teams manage risk and operate effectively, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location for this role is Salisbury, NC.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the policy and process portfolio for assigned domains, including drafting, approvals, exception management, and annual attestations
• Lead second line monitoring for key controls, coordinating evidence collection, sampling, and testing while providing independent, constructive challenge to first line teams
• Manage audit engagements end-to-end for assigned areas, including readiness, walkthroughs, controls mapping, findings tracking, and remediation support
• Operate or co‑lead governance forums (e.g., Change, Architecture, Data guardrails), ensuring adherence to standards and visibility to exceptions
• Maintain and continuously improve governance knowledge assets (playbooks, SOPs, FAQs, decision logs), ensuring version control and accessibility
• Develop and deliver KPI and KRI reporting, analyze trends, and recommend actions to strengthen governance effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement across governance processes, tools, and technologies to increase efficiency and adoption
• Partner with Technology and business leadership to align governance practices with roadmaps, priorities, and planning processes
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements, reinforcing a security‑first and compliance‑minded culture
• Manage budgets, vendor partnerships, and tools that support governance, risk, and knowledge management capabilities
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing team, fostering engagement, accountability, and strong delivery across initiatives
• Invest in talent development and succession planning, supporting career growth and leadership readiness within the team

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive Technology experience, with a track record of delivering results in governance, risk, audit, or related areas
• 3+ years of leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, or managing team members in complex environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial acumen, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead and deliver outcomes on complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Experience translating business objectives into effective governance and risk management practices
• Working knowledge of control design and testing, audit lifecycles, exception management, and governance processes
• Familiarity with GRC and/or knowledge management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Certifications in IT service management, process improvement, or risk/governance (e.g., ITIL, Six Sigma, CISA, CRISC)
• Experience supporting enterprise architecture, cloud, or cybersecurity initiatives
• Background in large‑scale, complex organizations or transformations
• Familiarity with platforms such as ServiceNow GRC/IRM, Archer, or similar tools
• Experience operating in retail or similarly distributed, customer‑centric environments

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.