Technology Governance Lead - Strategy, Risk & Execution

Apex Systems, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC seeks a Technology Governance Lead to establish and operate governance models across the organization in Charlotte, NC. You will drive risk-aware decision making, leverage data for executive reporting, and work with cross-functional teams to align governance with strategic goals.

The role requires deep experience in IT governance, portfolio management, and change management, plus hands-on AI prompting and strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience in support of Business Services or equivalent experience.
• Experience building governance, operating models, or execution frameworks within large organizations.
• Experience with technology governance, portfolio management, strategy execution, or technology project/program environments.
• Ability to establish repeatable processes and manage ongoing operations in evolving environments.
• Working knowledge of technology change management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk management and using data to identify technology-related risks.
• Experience performing complex data analysis and creating executive reporting materials.
• Hands-on familiarity with generative AI, prompting, and tools like Copilot.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and influence across functions.
• Strong skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology governance operating models and frameworks.
• Lead executive reporting and data-driven risk communication for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align governance with strategy.
• Support delivery of solution delivery and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Portfolio management

Risk management

Executive reporting

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

BI tools

Job description

Apex Systems, LLC seeks a Technology Governance Lead to establish and operate governance models across the organization in Charlotte, NC. You will drive risk-aware decision making, leverage data for executive reporting, and work with cross-functional teams to align governance with strategic goals.

The role requires deep experience in IT governance, portfolio management, and change management, plus hands-on AI prompting and strong Excel/Office skills.