Senior IT Governance Officer

Full Time @Starlink in Computer, Software & IT
  • Post Date : February 26, 2026

About the job

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.

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