Technology Governance Specialist
Our client is looking for an experienced Technology Governance Specialist to join their Technology & Transformation function. This is a key role focused on strengthening technology risk management, governance frameworks, and information security compliance.
Reporting to the CIO, you will lead the coordination and continuous improvement of governance processes, ensuring that policies and standards are effectively translated into practical, business-aligned controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Governance & Quality Management
- Oversee and enhance the organisation’s System of Quality Management.
- Coordinate control design, implementation, monitoring, and remediation activities.
- Ensure regular application control reviews are completed and documented.
Quality Reviews & Assurance
- Plan and deliver periodic governance and quality reviews.
- Assess the effectiveness of controls and quality objectives.
- Produce reports, highlight risks, and track improvement actions.
Compliance & Standards
- Interpret and implement internal technology and network standards.
- Conduct gap analyses and manage remediation plans.
- Maintain compliance documentation and reporting.
Information Security
- Ensure alignment with information security policies and ISO 27001 practices.
- Support risk assessments and promote secure-by-design principles.
- Maintain application and systems registers with accurate governance data.
Internal Audit & Risk Management
- Act as the primary contact for technology-related internal audits.
- Coordinate audit readiness, evidence gathering, and responses.
- Maintain risk, issue, and action logs, ensuring timely resolution.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships across technology and business teams.
- Deliver clear, concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Promote governance awareness and best practices.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve governance processes.
- Share best practices and lessons learned across the organisation.
Essential Experience
- Proven background in technology governance, risk, quality management, or internal audit.
- Strong understanding of information security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001).
- Experience testing controls, managing evidence, and tracking remediation.
- Ability to translate policies into practical, effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Experience with quality management frameworks and governance reviews.
- Exposure to internal audit coordination.
- Familiarity with structured standards-driven environments.
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