Global Is Governance Lead

The Global Information Systems (IS) and Operational Technology (OT) Governance Lead shall manage and drive Governance to improve IS and OT processes and operations by supporting a programme of internal audits and external maturity assessments against adopted standards.

• Governance Framework Development: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective Global IT and OT governance framework aligned with organisational goals and objectives.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Maintain IT and OT governance policies, procedures, and guidelines to govern IT and OT decision-making.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to ensure that IT and OT strategies, initiatives, and investments are aligned with business objectives and priorities.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and track the effectiveness of IT and OT governance processes.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on IT and OT governance performance and outcomes for management and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including IT and OT teams, business units, senior management, and external partners, to promote understanding and support for IT and OT governance initiatives and objectives.

Critical Skills   

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate compliance and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences at various hierarchical levels.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Operational Technology expert level
• Significant experience in implementing, managing, reviewing, and improving internal controls for governance, compliance, IT and OT audits, or assurance and risk management programmes.
• Proven track record of performing internal or external audits (financial/operational/IT and OT) by relevant professional standards.
• Expert level understanding of designing, implementing and operating IT and OT Control Frameworks
• Leads on complex assignments that require expertise and develops innovative GRC technical solutions.
• Provide expert-level technical support and monitor and improve processes and interventions for the GRC assurance programme.
• Validates operational GRC plans and oversees regulatory compliance and assurance.
• Proven track record and experience in developing policies and procedures and successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and report to a governance board (i.e., Risk, audit committee or similar)
• IT and OTIL, CISA, CISM or equivalent preferred 

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Global IS Governance Lead looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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