Assistant Manager – IT Governance and Security

About the role

The Assistant Manager – IT Governance and Security will lead the development and maintenance of governance frameworks, ensuring the organization meets regulatory requirements and mitigates risk. This role works closely with cross‑functional teams to embed security controls and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies and procedures aligned with business goals and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
• Collaborate with IT, information security, internal audit, and business units to implement effective security controls.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and gap analyses to identify improvement areas.
• Monitor and report governance metrics and compliance status to senior management.
• Lead awareness and training programs on IT governance and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate remediation activities.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecom Engineering or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in IT governance or information security.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM or CGEIT are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with technical and business teams.

Required skills

• COBIT
• ITIL
• ISO 27001
• NIST
• CISA (certification)
• CISM (certification)
• CGEIT (certification)