Role Purpose
The Technology Governance Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that technology operations, processes, and controls are reliable, compliant, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives. This role acts as a bridge between technology, audit, risk, and compliance teams — providing independent assurance that technology services are well-governed, risks are managed proactively, and value is delivered consistently to the business.
You will bring a balance of analytical depth, governance discipline, and relationship-building — ensuring governance is not just about compliance, but also about strengthening trust and improving outcomes across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assurance & Risk Oversight
- Lead periodic assurance reviews on critical technology services, programs, and vendors.
- Evaluate adherence to IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST).
- Identify key technology risks, control gaps, and operational vulnerabilities.
- Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to define mitigation and remediation plans.
2. Policy & Control Management
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of IT policies and control frameworks.
- Ensure all technology domains (infrastructure, applications, data, cybersecurity, and vendor management) have effective control coverage.
- Track and report control performance metrics and compliance scores.
3. Governance Reporting & Insights
- Prepare governance and assurance dashboards for executive and board-level review.
- Translate complex assurance findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership teams.
- Maintain a transparent pipeline of open audit, risk, and assurance items.
4. Collaboration & Influence
- Work closely with technology leaders, risk owners, and external auditors to align on control effectiveness and audit readiness.
- Build a culture of accountability and learning through constructive assurance — focusing on partnership, not policing.
- Promote awareness of governance, risk, and compliance principles across the organisation.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex issues and identify root causes with clarity.
- Strong Governance Acumen: Deep knowledge of technology control frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
- Communication & Influence: Skilled in engaging senior stakeholders and translating technical assurance concepts into business value.
- Integrity & Independence: Able to deliver objective assurance while maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Passion for using assurance as a tool for driving operational excellence and innovation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years’ experience in IT Governance, Risk, Assurance, or Internal Audit roles.
- Certifications preferred: COBIT, ITIL, CISA, CRISC, or ISO (27001/ 20000-1).
- Demonstrated success in conducting assurance reviews or implementing IT control frameworks in complex, cross-functional environments.
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