IT Governance Manager
A leading global insurance and asset management company requires an experienced IT Governance Manager to join their Dublin offices.
The IT Governance Manager will be responsible for developing new IT governance guidelines and overseeing their implementation throughout the organisation.
This involves working closely with senior IT personnel, general management, and other key stakeholders.
The role is offered in a hybrid basis, with the IT Governance manager required onsite 2 days per week, with occasional requirements to be onsite at key project junctures.
While initially offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract, the organisation is keen to make this role permanent for the right candidate.
With a strong set of benefits, generous bonus plan, and great location in an easily accessible part of Dublin City Centre, this role offers a great opportunity for ambitious project managers who want to develop their career with a truly global organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and engage with all departments on the delivery of the annual Business Impact Assessment (BIA) exercise.
* Perform IT assessments based on BIAs (i.e. BIA challenge, Critical and Important Business Function assessment, Application assessment, RTO / RPO assessment).
* Develop the Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery annual test plan.
* Lead and support the delivery of Disaster Recovery tests throughout the year.
* Implement two new group tools within the organisation (Crisis communication tool and Business Impact Assessment tool).
* Conduct security assurance testing on Operational Resilience topics on a regular basis.
* Develop and deliver the annual Operational Resilience training plan.
* Built a strong awareness of Operational Resilience requirements across the organisation.
* Deliver open audit points relating to Operational Resilience.
* Review and update the Digital Operational Resilience strategy (DORS).
* Review and update the Digital Operational Resilience test strategy (DORS), test approach and plan.
Essential Candidate Requirements:
* A third-level degree or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, IT, Business, or another relevant area.
* Certification in Governance, project management, business analysis, or IT Service Delivery (ITIL).
* Five years' experience in a role related to IT Governance Management.
* Direct experience of working with Digital Operational Resilience Strategy (DORS).
* A strong working knowledge of operational resilience activities and associated governance.
* A proven track record of delivering 3rd party governance.
* Working knowledge of regulations for financial services organisations, particularly DORA.
* Excellent leadership and people management skills, including an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong O365 skills.