We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Governance Consultant to join our team. The candidate will have extensive experience in IT governance, compliance, ISO standards, business continuity and risk management, with a strong background in consulting. The candidate should be proficient in designing, implementing, and auditing IT governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.
Requirements
Governance Framework Development & Implementation:
- Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices (e.g., COBIT, ISO 38500, ISO/IEC 20000, ITIL, ISO 31000 and ISO 22301).
- Build and document policies and procedures in accordance with international governance methodologies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of governance frameworks to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
- Ensure governance policies are well-integrated across various business units
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support:
- Monitor and track changes in regulatory compliance at both local and international levels.
- Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
- Develop and execute corrective action plans to address non-compliance issues and governance gaps.
- Maintain governance documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Risk Management & Process Improvement:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate IT governance risks in alignment with business objectives.
- Develop corrective action plans to address governance deficiencies and enhance IT governance maturity.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define governance controls and optimize risk management strategies.
Consulting & Client Engagement:
- Leverage consulting expertise to analyze client needs, assess governance maturity, and recommend strategic improvements.
- Provide tailored solutions to align IT governance frameworks with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance governance effectiveness.
Training & Communication:
- Develop and conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on governance policies and frameworks.
- Act as a governance subject matter expert (SME), offering guidance to internal teams and clients.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders to communicate governance initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical and Knowledge-Based Skills
- Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 38500, ITIL, etc.
- Strong understanding of ISO standards as ISO/IEC 20000, ISO 31000 and ISO 22301.
- Expertise in regulatory compliance and internal auditing processes.
- Proficiency in risk assessment, corrective action plan development, and compliance monitoring.
- Ability to build, document, and enforce IT policies and procedures based on global standards.
- Experience with GRC tools and audit management software.
- Knowledge of IT environments, including cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
- Familiarity with document management systems for governance record-keeping.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to analyze governance regulations and translate them into actionable policies.
- Strong research and analytical skills to stay updated with evolving governance requirements.
- Capability to develop governance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Organizational and Documentation Skills
- High attention to detail in managing governance documentation and compliance records.
- Experience in process development and implementation to streamline governance workflows.
- Ability to track and document governance changes for regulatory and audit purposes.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey governance policies effectively.
- The ability to train and mentor teams in governance best practices.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate with legal, HR, finance, and IT teams.
- Consulting expertise in translating client needs into governance solutions.
Qualifications and Professional Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, Governance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in governance, compliance, or a related field, with exposure to multinational regulations and governance frameworks.
- Prior experience in an IT governance consulting role is highly preferred.
- Professional certifications in governance, risk, and compliance, such as:
ü CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)
ü CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional)
ü CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance)
ü ISO/IEC 38500 Lead Auditor
ü ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor/Implementer
ü ISO 31000 Lead Auditor/Implementer
ü ISO 22301 Lead Auditor/Implementer
