governance specialist

Master Works

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing, managing, and monitoring internal policies, standards, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with labor laws and organizational objectives. The role serves as a subject matter expert, overseeing policy lifecycles, conducting audits, and advising stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1. Policy Management
 
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 Develop, review, and maintain internal policies and guidelines.
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 Ensure clear documentation and proper version control of policies.
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 Drive adherence to internal controls and governance frameworks.
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 </ul>
 
 2. Compliance &amp; Risk Management
 
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 Monitor changes in employment laws and regulatory requirements.
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 Manage regulatory inquiries and ensure timely responses.
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 Conduct internal audits to assess compliance levels.
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 Identify and mitigate risks related to data privacy and employee relations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 3. Process Improvement
 
 <ul>
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 Review and enhance processes for efficiency and compliance.
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 Identify opportunities for automation and standardization.
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 Map controls across the employee lifecycle to ensure governance coverage.
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 </ul>
 
 4. Stakeholder Advisory
 
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 Provide expert guidance to management and internal teams on governance matters.
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 Advise on labor regulations, compliance risks, and ethical standards.
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 Support decision-making through policy interpretation and risk assessment.
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 </ul>
 
 5. Authorization Matrices
 
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 Design, implement, and maintain Authorization Matrices (Delegation of Authority / Approval Workflows).
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 Ensure alignment with organizational structure and governance standards.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Educational Qualifications
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
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 </ul>
 
 Work Experience
 
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 3-6+ years of experience in governance, policy management, or compliance.
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 Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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 Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
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 In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and local market practices.
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 </ul>
 
 Behavioral Competencies
 
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 Regulatory Compliance
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 Policy Development
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 Risk Management
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 Data Governance &amp; Privacy
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 Auditing
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 Ethical Leadership
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 Stakeholder Management
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 Strategic Alignment
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 Systems Thinking
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Language Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Arabic: Native proficiency
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 English: Excellent (reading, writing, and speaking)
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 </ul>
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Governance Specialist

MASTER-WORKS

<div>Job Purpose
The Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing, managing, and monitoring internal policies, standards, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with labor laws and organizational objectives. The role serves as a subject matter expert, overseeing policy lifecycles, conducting audits, and advising stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Policy Management<ul><li>
Develop, review, and maintain internal policies and guidelines.
</li><li>Ensure clear documentation and proper version control of policies.
</li><li>Drive adherence to internal controls and governance frameworks.
</li></ul>2. Compliance &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>
Monitor changes in employment laws and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Manage regulatory inquiries and ensure timely responses.
</li><li>Conduct internal audits to assess compliance levels.
</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks related to data privacy and employee relations.
</li></ul>3. Process Improvement<ul><li>
Review and enhance processes for efficiency and compliance.
</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and standardization.
</li><li>Map controls across the employee lifecycle to ensure governance coverage.
</li></ul>4. Stakeholder Advisory<ul><li>
Provide expert guidance to management and internal teams on governance matters.
</li><li>Advise on labor regulations, compliance risks, and ethical standards.
</li><li>Support decision-making through policy interpretation and risk assessment.
</li></ul>5. Authorization Matrices<ul><li>
Design, implement, and maintain Authorization Matrices (Delegation of Authority / Approval Workflows).
</li><li>Ensure alignment with organizational structure and governance standards.
</li></ul>Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
</li></ul>Work Experience<ul><li>
3&ndash;6+ years of experience in governance, policy management, or compliance.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
</li><li>Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and local market practices.
</li></ul>Behavioral Competencies<ul><li>
Regulatory Compliance
</li><li>Policy Development
</li><li>Risk Management
</li><li>Data Governance &amp; Privacy
</li><li>Auditing
</li><li>Ethical Leadership
</li><li>Stakeholder Management
</li><li>Strategic Alignment
</li><li>Systems Thinking
</li></ul>Language Requirements<ul><li>
Arabic: Native proficiency
</li><li>English: Excellent (reading, writing, and speaking)</li></ul></div>

NTT DATA

Make an impact with NTT DATA
 Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
 
Your day at NTT DATA
 
The Implementation Governance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that technology implementations, projects, and changes across the organization are delivered in a controlled, compliant, and risk‑managed manner. This role focuses on establishing and enforcing governance frameworks, standards, and oversight processes for IT implementations, system deployments, and major changes.
 This role combines strong technical implementation knowledge with rigorous governance expertise to bridge project execution and enterprise risk/compliance requirements.
 
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary governance authority and advisor for all major IT implementations, system deployments, and significant changes.</li>
<li>Develop, maintain, and enforce implementation governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.</li>
<li>Review and approve (or reject) implementation plans, change requests, and deployment strategies to ensure alignment with organizational security, compliance, architecture, and operational standards.</li>
<li>Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for proposed implementations and changes.</li>
<li>Facilitate and chair implementation governance review boards / change advisory boards (CAB / IGB).</li>
<li>Monitor implementation activities and post‑deployment validation to confirm adherence to approved plans and controls.</li>
<li>Identify, track, and report on implementation governance risks, issues, exceptions, and non‑compliance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with project managers, architects, security teams, and operations to embed governance requirements early in the implementation lifecycle.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement of implementation governance processes based on lessons learned, audit findings, and emerging best practices.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of governance decisions, approvals, and exceptions.</li>
</ul>
To thrive in this role, you need to have: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT governance, change management, project delivery, or implementation oversight roles.</li>
<li>Proven experience working within formal IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks (e.g., NCA, SAMA, PDPL, ISO 27001, NIST).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of IT change management processes, release management, and deployment methodologies.</li>
<li>Experience reviewing technical implementation plans and assessing risks in complex enterprise environments.</li>
</ul>
Academic qualifications and certifications: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC or CompTIA Security essential.</li>
</ul>
Required experience: 
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT governance, change management, project delivery, or implementation oversight roles.</li>
<li>Proven experience working within formal IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks (e.g., NCA, SAMA, PDPL, ISO 27001, NIST).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of IT change management processes, release management, and deployment methodologies.</li>
<li>Experience reviewing technical implementation plans and assessing risks in complex enterprise environments.</li>
</ul>
Workplace type: On-site Working
 
About NTT DATA
 NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
 
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Implementation Governance Specialist

Datamatics Global Services Ltd

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Title: Digital Governance Specialist</h3>
Location: Onsite - Riyadh 
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Number of Positions: 2<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h3>
We are seeking experienced Digital Governance Specialists to support a governmental project focused on implementing robust digital governance and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidates will have strong expertise in governance models, particularly COBIT, and the ability to align IT processes with regulatory and organizational standards.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Design and implement digital governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices, especially COBIT</li><li>
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational policies</li><li>
Develop governance policies, procedures, and control mechanisms</li><li>
Conduct assessments and audits to evaluate governance maturity</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT strategy with business objectives</li><li>
Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies within governance frameworks</li><li>
Provide guidance on governance tools, standards, and methodologies</li><li>
Support documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Required Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in digital governance, IT compliance, or related domains</li><li>
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with COBIT framework</li><li>
Understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance principles</li><li>
Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Preferred Skills</h3><ul><li>
Experience working on government or large enterprise projects</li><li>
Familiarity with other frameworks such as ITIL, ISO 27001, or NIST</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation abilities</li><li>
Ability to work in both onsite and offshore delivery models</li></ul>
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Digital Governance Specialist - COBIT

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Title: Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Experience Required: 8&ndash;10 Years</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Location: Riyadh - Onsite</h3><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h2>
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist with strong expertise in NDMO standards and PDPL compliance to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing data governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving data quality across the organization.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Data Governance &amp; Framework Implementation</h3><ul><li>
Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks aligned with NDMO guidelines</li><li>
Define data policies, standards, and procedures for data management</li><li>
Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models</li><li>
Develop and maintain data governance operating models and roadmaps</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Regulatory Compliance (PDPL)</h3><ul><li>
Ensure organizational compliance with Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)</li><li>
Define and enforce data privacy, classification, and protection policies</li><li>
Work closely with legal and compliance teams to manage data risks</li><li>
Conduct audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Data Quality &amp; Management</h3><ul><li>
Define and implement data quality frameworks, metrics, and monitoring processes</li><li>
Identify data quality issues and drive remediation initiatives</li><li>
Collaborate with business and IT teams to improve data accuracy, consistency, and completeness</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Metadata &amp; Data Management</h3><ul><li>
Manage data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management processes</li><li>
Ensure proper documentation of data assets and flows</li><li>
Support implementation of data governance tools and platforms</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Stakeholder Collaboration</h3><ul><li>
Engage with business stakeholders to promote data governance best practices</li><li>
Conduct training and awareness sessions on data governance and data privacy</li><li>
Act as a bridge between business, IT, and compliance teams</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field</li><li>
5&ndash;10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related roles</li><li>
Strong knowledge of NDMO data governance framework</li><li>
Hands-on experience with PDPL compliance and data privacy regulations</li><li>
CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification is mandatory</li><li>
Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, etc.)</li><li>
Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Skills</h2><ul><li>
Experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments</li><li>
Familiarity with data architecture and data warehousing concepts</li><li>
Knowledge of international data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR)</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Competencies</h2><ul><li>
Strong attention to detail and governance mindset</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>
Ability to influence and drive change across organizations</li><li>
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability</li></ul>
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Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)

MAGNOOS Information Systems

<div>
 
 Job Title
 
 
 
 
 Specialist - Data Governance
 
 
 
 
 Job Scope
 
 
 
 The Specialist - Data Governance is accountable for supporting projects and clients in ensuring that data is being used and managed in a way that is compliant, secure and beneficial to the organization. S/He develops and implements policies and procedures for managing data and ensures that these policies are followed by all stakeholders within the organization
 
 
 
 Main Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Define and implement data governance frameworks and processes for data management such as data quality, data security and data lineage;
 </li>
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 Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and design data governance processes accordingly;
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 Define the main subject areas and data domains in the enterprise;
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 Introduce stakeholder driven processes with roles and responsibilities;
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and document data assets and their associated metadata, data lineage and data quality;
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop, implement and maintain data governance policies and procedures to ensure data is accurate, accessible and compliant with regulations;
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and document data risks, sensitivity levels and classifications;
 </li>
 <li>
 Educate and train stakeholders on data governance to ensure compliance with related policies and procedures;
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and maintain data governance documentation including data dictionaries, data models and data lineage diagrams;
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with other teams and departments such as compliance, IT and legal to ensure abidance to relevant regulations and laws;
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor industry developments and regulations to ensure up to date and effective data governance processes.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Position Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
 
 
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Specialist - Data Governance

Linnk Group

<div>
 
 Greeting from Linnk Group&hellip;.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Planning &amp; Compliance Specialist
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Contract:
 
 six-months renewable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly motivated
 
 Planning &amp; Compliance Specialist
 
 to support IT governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in aligning IT strategy with business objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 :
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Develop and Maintain IT Governance Frameworks
 
 &mdash; Design, implement, and continuously improve IT governance structures, policies, standards, and procedures to align IT with business strategy and best practices.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Strategic IT Planning &amp; Alignment
 
 &mdash; Contribute to or lead IT strategic planning, including defining IT objectives, roadmaps
 
 , budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX),
 
 resource allocation, and ensuring IT initiatives support organizational goals.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Risk Management
 
 &mdash; Identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related risks (cybersecurity, operational, compliance, etc.). Develop risk registers, mitigation strategies, disaster recovery/business continuity plans, and monitor emerging threats.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Compliance &amp; Regulatory Oversight
 
 &mdash; Ensure adherence to relevant regulations (NCA &amp; SDAIA) and internal policies. Conduct compliance assessments, audits preparation/support, and remediate findings.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Policy &amp; Procedure Development
 
 &mdash; Create, update, and enforce IT policies, SOPs, standards, and controls for areas like security, data management, change management, and vendor governance.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Monitoring, Reporting &amp; Metrics
 
 &mdash; Track IT performance KPIs, prepare dashboards/reports (e.g., CIO/executive dashboards), provide governance/risk/compliance insights, and measure effectiveness of controls and processes.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Audit &amp; Assurance Support
 
 &mdash; Coordinate internal/external IT audits, perform control testing, track remediation, and support continuous improvement.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Stakeholder Collaboration &amp; Advisory
 
 &mdash; Work with IT leadership, business units, legal/compliance teams, and executives to provide recommendations, translate complex concepts, and drive awareness/training on governance topics.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Process Improvement &amp; Optimization
 
 &mdash; Identify gaps in IT processes, recommend enhancements, and support initiatives for efficiency, cost control, and value realization from IT investments.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Project &amp; Portfolio Governance
 
 &mdash; Support governance of IT projects/portfolios, including prioritization, change management, and alignment with strategy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills &amp; Qualifications :
 
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Education
 
 &mdash; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Experience
 
 &mdash; 3&ndash;8+ years in IT governance, risk/compliance, audit, or strategic IT planning; prior roles in IT operations, security, or consulting are common.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Certifications
 
 &mdash; CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), COBIT, ITIL, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or similar.
 
 
 &bull;
 
 Technical/Soft Skills
 
 &mdash; Strong understanding of frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, NIST); analytical/problem-solving; excellent communication (verbal/written/presentation); stakeholder management; attention to detail; adaptability to changing priorities.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to
 
 nimitha.madhusoodhanan@linnk.com
 
 
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