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Manager - IT Governance

Presight Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 19 Mar 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:
Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi-based G42 as its majority shareholder, recognized as the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. We aim to leverage big data, analytics, and AI expertise to create significant business and societal impacts. Our focus is on all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that fosters safer, healthier, and more sustainable societies. Through our range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, we help both the private and public sectors realize their AI strategies and ambitions quickly.

We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Governance Manager to ensure compliance with UAE and international regulations, develop IT governance frameworks, and manage the IT and Security Risk Governance Committee. This position is critical in interpreting data and providing insights that influence key business decisions.

What We Offer:

  • Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth and focuses on groundbreaking innovations.
  • Career: Exceptional opportunities for learning, development, and growth through structured training programs and high-tech projects.
  • Rewards: A competitive remuneration package inclusive of healthcare, education support, leave benefits, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement IT governance frameworks and procedures aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, international regulations, and ISO standards.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate IT and security risks.
  • Develop and maintain compliance documentation and reports.
  • Collaborate with IT departments and business units to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Facilitate IT governance training and awareness programs for employees.
  • Manage technology selection, customization, and deployment processes.
  • Report on IT governance performance to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Establish and run the IT and Security Risk Governance Committee, including defining its purpose, scope, and objectives.
  • Develop a charter for the committee and ensure stakeholder representation from IT, security, legal, and business units.
  • Develop and implement governance frameworks for new digital initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Experience: 7-10 years in IT governance, risk management, and compliance positions, focusing on UAE regulations, international regulations, and ISO standards. Proven experience in running IT and Security Risk Governance Committees.
  • Certifications: Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent.
  • Skills:
    • In-depth knowledge of UAE data protection laws, international regulations (e.g., GDPR), and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 27001).
    • Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL.
    • Proficiency in risk management, compliance, and audit processes.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with international and offshore teams.

If you're excited about pioneering new frontiers in AI and thriving in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and join our team at Presight.

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About Presight

Presight, an ADX-listed public company limited by shares whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42, is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). We combine big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. With our world-class computer vision, AI and omni-analytics platform as its engine, we excel at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies.