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About the Role

Tarshid - National Energy Services Company is seeking an IT Governance Lead to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and is central to establishing and maintaining the company's IT governance framework.

Role Purpose and Context

The IT Governance Lead is responsible for ensuring that the IT governance framework aligns with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role involves overseeing IT quality management and cybersecurity, with a focus on driving risk management, compliance, and the implementation of robust controls to safeguard information assets and ensure service excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Lead IT risk management, compliance, and audit activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Oversee IT quality management initiatives, including process improvement, documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Manage the cybersecurity program, including risk assessments, incident response, and security controls implementation.
• Act as the Point of Contact (POC) between the IT and cybersecurity departments.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders on IT governance, quality, and cybersecurity matters.
• Monitor and report on IT governance, quality, and cybersecurity implementations KPIs to senior management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and compliance within the IT organization.
• Advise on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends affecting IT governance and cybersecurity.
• Support IT projects and initiatives by ensuring governance, quality, and security requirements are integrated from inception to delivery.
• Partner with business units to align IT governance and security practices with organizational goals.

Required Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, compliance, or cybersecurity.

Performance Metrics

• Timely development and review of IT governance and cybersecurity policies (*, annual review cycle).
• Compliance rate with internal and external IT audits.
• Reduction in IT risks and incidents through proactive controls and awareness programs.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, contributing to the strategic IT operations of Tarshid - National Energy Services Company.