Sr. Governance Manager - REMOTE

Jobgether; Illinois; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

12 company-paid holidays

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Floating holidays 2 prorated

Volunteer day

401(k) company match 3%

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Governance Manager to support the Research & Data organization. This remote role requires expertise in developing governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with business standards. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant technical experience required.
• Proven background in developing and implementing governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant technology market intelligence and data industry experience preferred.
• Professional qualifications in governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training on governance matters to staff and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant business rules and standards.
• Identify and assess governance-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify and assess governance-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support various governance committees and assist in meeting preparation.
• Engage with stakeholders on governance matters to promote transparency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Consulting experience

Education

Professional qualifications in governance or risk management

Professional qualifications in governance or risk management

Tools

Governance frameworks

Risk management

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Governance Manager - REMOTE. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the Research & Data organization. Your expertise will help develop and implement governance frameworks that ensure compliance with key business rules and standards. As a Governance Manager, you will engage with stakeholders, facilitate governance committee meetings, and enforce best practices in corporate governance. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in governance and stakeholder management, ready to make a significant impact in a remote work environment.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the governance framework.
• Provide guidance and training on governance matters to staff and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant business rules and standards.
• Identify and assess governance-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support various governance committees and assist in meeting preparation.
• Engage with stakeholders on governance matters to promote transparency.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant technical experience required.
• Experience facilitating committees.
• Proven background in developing and implementing governance frameworks.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• Relevant technology market intelligence and data industry experience preferred.
• Professional qualifications in governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date).
• 12 company-paid holidays.
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date).
• 1 volunteer day.
• 401(k) company match (3% on the first 6% of employee contributions).
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid parental leave.

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