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Responsibilities:
Governance Framework Leadership: Establish, maintain, and continously evolve IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure alignment with the agile transformation currently going on in IT.
Compliance Oversight: Implement and monitor adherence to IT rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all teams.
Process Optimization: Provide expert guidance on IT process design and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
Performance Management: Define KPIs for governance effectiveness, track performance, and drive data‑informed decision‑making.
Training & Awareness: Design and deliver training programs on governance policies, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Audit Support: Lead preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow‑up on findings
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a pro-active, trusted advisor to leadership teams, bridging communication between business, IT, and compliance functions.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience: Several years of professional experience in IT governance, risk management, compliance, or related roles in complex organizations.
Leadership: Proven track record of ability and passion to lead and motivate diverse teams and release potential of each individual.
Governance Expertise: Strong knowledge of frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, TOGAF and related regulatory requirements.
Policy Development: Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining governance policies and controls.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to assess risks, analyze data, and define effective mitigation strategies.
Communication & Language Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with strong influencing skills at all levels; fluent in English, with additional languages considered a plus.
Mobility: Availability for occasional international business travel of 20%.