Senior IT Governance and Business Resilience Consultant

Senior IT Governance and Business Resilience Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Governance Consultant to join our team. The candidate will have extensive experience in IT governance, compliance, ISO standards, business continuity and risk management, with a strong background in consulting. The candidate should be proficient in designing, implementing, and auditing IT governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.

Overview

Responsibilities and requirements below describe the expectations for this role across governance development, regulatory compliance, risk management, client engagement, training, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Governance Framework Development & Implementation : Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices (e.g., COBIT, ISO 38500, ISO / IEC 20000, ITIL, ISO 31000 and ISO 22301). Build and document policies and procedures in accordance with international governance methodologies and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular reviews and updates of governance frameworks to ensure they remain relevant and effective. Ensure governance policies are well-integrated across various business units.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support : Monitor and track changes in regulatory compliance at both local and international levels. Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to governance frameworks. Develop and execute corrective action plans to address non-compliance issues and governance gaps. Maintain governance documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Risk Management & Process Improvement : Identify, assess, and mitigate IT governance risks in alignment with business objectives. Develop corrective action plans to address governance deficiencies and enhance IT governance maturity. Work closely with stakeholders to define governance controls and optimize risk management strategies.
• Consulting & Client Engagement : Leverage consulting expertise to analyze client needs, assess governance maturity, and recommend strategic improvements. Provide tailored solutions to align IT governance frameworks with business goals and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance governance effectiveness.
• Training & Communication : Develop and conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on governance policies and frameworks. Act as a governance subject matter expert (SME), offering guidance to internal teams and clients. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders to communicate governance initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical And Knowledge-Based Skills

Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational And Documentation Skills

Communication And Interpersonal Skills

Qualifications And Professional Certifications

Benefits

Location : Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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