Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of IT Governance to lead and continuously enhance our enterprise-wide IT governance framework. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that technology investments, services, risks, and controls align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance goals.

As a senior leader within the IT function, you will drive governance excellence across policy management, risk and compliance oversight, performance management, audit coordination, and strategic decision-making processes.

The Job

• Develop and maintain the organization's IT governance framework, policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, risk, and data protection requirements.
• Drive adoption of industry-leading governance frameworks including COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001.
• Oversee governance controls related to change management and user access management.

• Lead IT risk management activities including identification, assessment, mitigation, reporting, and escalation.
• Strengthen governance controls by proactively identifying risks and control gaps.
• Coordinate internal and external IT audits and oversee remediation of audit findings.
• Promote a culture of strong operational governance and continuous improvement. 

• Chair and facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and review boards.
• Ensure technology initiatives and investments align with organizational strategy.
• Define and monitor governance KPIs and executive dashboards.
• Drive accountability and value realization across the IT portfolio.

• Advise senior IT and business leaders on governance best practices and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing governance team.
• Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and excellence.
• Lead the development and governance of enterprise-wide IT Asset Management (ITAM) practices, ensuring effective control, optimization, and compliance across all technology assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Accountable for IT budgeting and financial management, including annual business planning (BP cycle), budget forecasting, cost governance, financial performance monitoring, and benefits realization.
• Oversee IT procurement, vendor management, software licensing, and contract governance to ensure cost-effective acquisition and utilization of technology resources.
• Establish policies, controls, and reporting frameworks that drive transparency, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and alignment of IT investments with organizational strategy and business objectives

The Person

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Cybersecurity, or IT Leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading governance, risk, compliance, or audit functions in a complex enterprise environment.

• Strong understanding of governance and risk frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST, and related standards.
• Experience managing regulatory reviews, policy frameworks, audits, and risk reporting.
• Ability to engage and influence senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CGEIT, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ITIL, or PMP are highly desirable.