IT Governance Officer

Purpose for the Job:

• To manage the risks associated with technology and ensure the IT investments are aligned with its mission vision values and objectives helping identify and manage risk improve control and increase the value of IT investments.
• To ensure compliance with external requirements and provides a framework to monitor IT performance improving organizational leadership and management more efficient decisionmaking and better outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing and implementing a robust IT governance framework & Policies that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assess the existing IT governance framework/policies and identify areas for enhancement and optimization.
• Ensure the organizations adherence to Masdar governance framework industryspecific compliance standards and regulations.
• Provide regular reports and updates on compliance performance and improvement initiatives.
• Support in identifying assessing and mitigating IT risks through the establishment of common IT risk analysis methodologies and management strategies.
• Support continuous monitoring of compliance with governance policies and reporting on risk management activities.
• Support the of approved IT governance strategies and initiatives providing expert guidance and oversight.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that IT governance practices are integrated into all relevant processes.
• Establish and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal and external service providers while aligning with IT Operations and Masdar approved
• Prepare necessary prerequisites/checklists across infrastructure applications and security domains and collaborate with IT Operations to ensure adherence to these requirements.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between International Offices and central D&TS functions to address technological needs and challenges.
• Coordinate IT operations and support services for Masdars International Offices ensuring alignment with corporate standards and policies.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on IT governance policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of governance and compliance within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations standards and corporate policies. Coordinate internal and external audits related to IT governance and compliance.
• Perform gap analysis to identify areas of noncompliance and improvement.
• Gather evidence to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Submit evidence on time to ensure audit timelines are met.
• Generate detailed reports summarizing audit findings and compliance status
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to make recommendations to improve the IT governance framework.
• Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters.
• Apply consistent approaches/discipline and standardized forms in line with relevant policies processes and procedures.
• Remain abreast of current and emerging technology trends and ensure that Masdar is properly and timely informed.
• Arrange for technology demonstrations PoCs to ensure Masdar has all the knowledge needed to make informed technology decisions.
• Manage document change requests and obtain approvals in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to KPI tracking and reporting policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in information management computer science business administration or related field. A masters degree is a plus.
•  Relevant certifications (e.g. CISM CRISC COBIT ITIL PMO) are preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• 46 years of experience in the scope of IT governance risk management or compliance.

JobSpecific Skills: 

• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks such as COBIT ITIL ISO & CGEIT ISO
• Strong understanding of IT governance principles regulatory requirements and best practices.

Additional Information :

Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage wastetoenergy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cuttingedge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime