Manager- Digital Governance and Compliance _UAEN

The Governance & Compliance Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and evolving the digital governance framework across EWEC. This includes policy development, compliance oversight, risk assessment, monitoring digital performance metrics, and ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, architecture, and regulatory standards.

The Governance & Compliance Manager ensures that digital policies and controls are effectively defined, communicated, and enforced across the organization and provides visibility over departmental KPIs, audit performance, and governance-related findings.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Define, maintain, and update digital governance policies, procedures, and standards aligned with IT strategy and compliance requirements.
• Manage the digital compliance framework, including internal audits, controls testing, and risk mitigation activities.
• Monitor and report all departmental KPIs, governance metrics, and digital performance indicators.
• Track and report adherence to internal and external audits, including requirements from Internal Audit, Finance, and external regulatory bodies.
• Monitor execution of COBIT-based audit or assessment findings, track closure of issues, and report to Strategy & Governance Director.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Architecture, Data, and Applications teams to ensure policies are comprehensive and integrated.
• Provide advisory support for governance implications of projects, technologies, and changes.
• Lead readiness for internal and external audits related to digital systems, including regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Maintain a centralized policy repository and ensure clear communication and access to governance documentation.
• Track regulatory developments, industry standards, and emerging trends to ensure governance frameworks remain current and proactive.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Procurement to ensure digital initiatives comply with EWEC policies and UAE regulations.
• Lead awareness campaigns and training programs to promote a culture of governance and compliance.
• Mentor and supervise governance specialists, ensuring consistent and high-quality execution.

Standard Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of department strategy, policies and procedures, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs and industry advancements.
• Manage the activities of direct reports, ensuring efficient execution of responsibilities, continuous development, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting, supporting executive decision-making and compliance with enterprise governance.
• Promote continuous learning and improvement through effective knowledge management practices.
• Participate in IT strategic business planning process with the business to ensure that solutions are aligned with the company's strategic goals, build roadmaps and value streams - bridge strategy and IT execution gap.
• Promote awareness of governance best practices and accountability culture.
• Minimum of 12 years in IT governance, risk, compliance, or digital assurance.
• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial or team lead capacity.
• Experience in a regulated industry with exposure to governance models and audits.
• Bachelor's in Information Systems, Risk Management, Business, or related field.
• Certifications such as COBIT, CISA, CGEIT, ISO 27001, or ITIL.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST etc.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, GRC platforms, and compliance monitoring technologies.