Role Purpose

To lead and facilitate the application of Governance, Risk, Compliance, Change, and Value Management principles across IT management (both demand and supply sides) through a structured IT Strategy and Governance framework. The role ensures strategic alignment, risk optimization, value delivery, and regulatory compliance across IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Governance Assurance, Strategy & Operations

• Develop and implement IT assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across moderate to high complexity and cross-organizational environments.
• Design, build, and control a comprehensive IT Governance framework covering:
• Strategic alignment
• Value delivery
• Resource management
• Risk management
• Performance measurement
• Lead governance initiatives to achieve standard accreditations and best-practice maturity.
• Develop and manage the IT policy lifecycle (creation, review, approval, communication, monitoring).
• Provide advisory support and influence IT strategy, direction, and objectives at leadership and management levels.
• Drive continuous improvement across IT processes for both demand and supply-side functions.

2. IT Risk Management

• Implement and maintain IT risk management processes and methodologies.
• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain:
• IT Risk Management Plan
• IT Risk Register
• Conduct risk assessments and situation analysis.
• Provide actionable recommendations for mitigation and problem resolution.

3. IT Change Enablement

• Lead and support transformational IT change initiatives across moderate/high complexity projects.
• Develop strategies to manage and mitigate resistance to change.
• Build structured communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Ensure governance oversight during IT change implementation.

4. Compliance & Control

• Design and direct governance activities to ensure compliance with:
• Enterprise Architecture standards
• Application Architecture standards
• Regulatory and internal control requirements
• Monitor adherence to IT governance policies and frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as directed by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7 years of overall IT experience across multiple IT domains.
• 3–6 years in a similar IT Governance / IT Risk / IT Compliance role.
• Experience in regulated or similar industry environments preferred.
• Advanced to expert-level knowledge of:
• IT Governance frameworks
• Risk Management
• Compliance and Internal Controls

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Professional certification in Enterprise Governance or IS Auditing from a recognized international consortium (e.g., CGEIT, CISA, or equivalent).

Required Skillset

• Subject Matter Expert in Enterprise IT Governance.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and influencing capability.
• Ability to operate in cross-functional and complex environments.