Head of Technology Governance

SingaporePermanentS$20-24k pm

11 hours ago

JN -072025-1984555

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Singapore Permanent S$20-24k pm

Define and lead the enterprise-wide technology governance strategy.
Oversee the establishment and maintenance of IT governance frameworks aligned to business goals and risk appetite.
Lead a team of specialists in policy development, risk governance, regulatory compliance, and technology assurance.
Serve as the primary interface with senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators on governance matters.

Policy & Standards Management

Develop and maintain technology policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS TRM, ISO 27001, NIST).
Ensure policies remain relevant through periodic reviews, incorporating regulatory updates and emerging technology risks.
Embed governance requirements into technology lifecycle and project management practices.

IT Risk & Control Oversight

Define risk tolerances and ensure governance structures support consistent risk assessment and treatment.
Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of IT general controls (ITGC), including access, change, and incident management.
Provide second-line challenge and oversight of first-line technology risk assessments and controls testing.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies (e.g., MAS, GDPR, PDPA).
Coordinate responses to internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
Track and report risk issues, audit findings, and remediation progress to senior management and board committees.

5. Assurance & Monitoring

Lead ongoing compliance monitoring and assurance activities to validate adherence to policies and standards.
Define and report on key governance and risk indicators (KGIs/KRIs) to senior stakeholders.
Implement continuous controls monitoring and automation for real-time assurance.

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Culture Building

Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and IT to promote a strong governance and risk culture.
Drive awareness, education, and communication initiatives to embed governance accountability across technology teams.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Risk Management, or related field.
12+ years of experience in IT governance, technology risk, or audit functions, with at least 5 years in leadership.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS TRM, GDPR), IT standards (e.g., COBIT, ISO27001, NIST).
Proven experience in policy management, compliance oversight, and control frameworks.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or equivalent.