IT Governance Senior Officer

ZainCash

Employer Active

Posted on 7 Apr

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Job Location

Iraq - Iraq

Education

Bachelor of Science(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the IT governance framework in alignment with business strategy, organizational goals, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with CBI regulations and continuously monitor regulatory changes impacting IT governance practices.
  • Align and maintain IT policies, procedures, and controls with recognized industry frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, and NIST CSF.
  • Lead IT governance risk assessments, identify control gaps, and track remediation efforts to strengthen the organization s governance maturity.
  • Support and coordinate internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating reviews, and ensuring timely resolution of findings related to IT governance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Business units to promote a culture of accountability and governance excellence.
  • Monitor and report on IT governance performance metrics and KPIs related to compliance, risk, and control effectiveness.
  • Provide governance oversight on IT initiatives and projects by conducting compliance reviews, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate the ongoing review and enhancement of IT governance policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and organizational priorities.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the IT governance roadmap, supporting efforts to improve governance maturity across the enterprise.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Compliance, or IT Risk Management.
  • Practical experience with auditing processes, compliance tools, and IT control assessments.
  • Familiarity with CBI regulatory requirements is essential; experience with international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, or NIST CSF, and governance frameworks like COBIT or ITIL are preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, COBIT, CISA, CRISC, or other ISACA certifications are preferred.
  • This role is based at Zain Cash headquarters in Baghdad and requires full-time on-site presence.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • IT Governance Senior Officer

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