Governance Lead

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications consulting firm is seeking an experienced governance and program management professional with over 10 years of expertise. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in telecom BSS transformation programs and a proven ability in designing governance frameworks. This role demands expertise in data migration, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields is essential. Candidates familiar with TM Forum standards will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in governance, program management, or compliance roles.
• 5 years in telecom or BSS transformation programs.
• Proven experience in complex, multi-vendor environments.

Skills

Governance frameworks design and operationalization

Data migration lifecycle understanding

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Telecom business processes familiarity

Stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Governance, Computer Science, Business, Law

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years in governance, program management, or compliance roles, with at least 5 years in telecom or BSS transformation programs. Proven experience designing and operationalizing governance frameworks in complex, multi-vendor environments. Strong understanding of data migration lifecycle, regulatory compliance, and contractual governance. Familiarity with TM Forum frameworks (eTOM, SID), data standards, and telecom business processes. Excellent facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in governance tooling (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, RAID dashboards). Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with BSS platforms like Amdocs, Netcracker, Ericsson, or custom telecom stacks. Familiarity with TM Forum standards (eTOM, SID, Open APIs) and their application to governance. Certifications in governance or compliance (e.g., COBIT, CISA, CGEIT, ISO

• Lead Implementer / Auditor).

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Governance, Computer Science, Business, Law, or a related field.