Director Governance & Assurance (Emirati Talent)

About the Role / About the Job
The Director of Technology Governance & Assurance is a crucial member of the Technology leadership team. This position requires an experienced IT leader who can effectively lead different competencies and teams. The role is essential for overseeing the Technology Governance and Assurance function across multiple businesses and regions, implementing governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing risk effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor adherence to technology policies.
• Identify and mitigate IT risks through structured risk management practices.
• Oversee vendor contracts to ensure performance aligns with organizational expectations.
• Set the required demand management, portfolio management, vendor management, and financial control processes and frameworks for the technology department and ensure adherence.
• Implement quality assurance practices to uphold quality standards across technology initiatives.
• Forecast financial requirements for technology initiatives and monitor budget utilization.
• Lead change management efforts to support the smooth transition of new initiatives.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in PMO, governance, risk management, or audit roles within group technology.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing complex cross-functional projects and teams.
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).
• CISA, CISM, or equivalent certifications in risk and compliance.
• Certified Project Management Professional and ITIL.