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About the Role

Alsalam Aerospace Industries is seeking a Specialist – IT Governance to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on supporting the organization's IT governance, compliance, and policy management initiatives. The role involves developing and maintaining IT governance documentation, supporting regulatory compliance, coordinating IT audits, and monitoring governance controls and KPIs. Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and industry best practices.

IT Governance and Policy Management

This role is central to establishing and maintaining the organization's IT governance framework and related documentation. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and periodically review IT policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Ensure governance documentation remains aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
• Promote governance awareness across the IT organization.

Compliance and Audit Coordination

The specialist will monitor compliance with IT governance frameworks and manage all aspects of IT audit processes. Responsibilities include:

• Monitor compliance with IT governance frameworks, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with standards such as NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), ISO standards, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining governance maturity and organizational compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external IT audits.
• Maintain audit documentation and evidence.
• Track audit findings and remediation actions through closure.
• Support management responses and follow-up activities related to audit observations.

Risk Monitoring and Reporting

This position involves continuous monitoring of IT governance controls and preparing detailed reports for management. Key duties include:

• Monitor IT governance controls, KPIs, and compliance metrics.
• Prepare governance dashboards and management reports.
• Support IT risk assessments and control reviews.
• Assist in identifying governance improvement opportunities and operational risks.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

The Specialist will work collaboratively across departments to foster a strong governance culture and drive ongoing enhancements. Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders.
• Support governance initiatives and compliance projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes, documentation, and reporting.
• Assist in strengthening governance culture across the organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates should meet the following qualifications and possess the specified skills:

• 2-5 years of experience in IT governance, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and standards such as NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), ISO, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Ability to identify compliance gaps and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Experience in coordinating IT audits and tracking remediation efforts.