Head of Technology Governance

Technology Budget Planning & Financial Governance

• Establish and drive a structured annual technology budgeting process covering projects, licenses, infrastructure, vendor costs, and change requests.

• Implement robust budget tracking and control mechanisms to ensure financial discipline across all technology initiatives.

• Monitor project financials on a monthly basis and provide consolidated expense provisioning forecasts to Finance for ongoing and planned initiatives.

• Identify cost optimization opportunities and ensure efficient utilization of technology spend.

 Governance & Delivery Standardization

• Develop and implement IT governance frameworks such as COBIT or ITIL

• Ensure IT processes align with organizational objectives

• Design, implement, and enforce a standardized governance framework across all technology projects.

• Institutionalize stage-gate controls, steering committee structures, RAID (Risk, Assumption, Issue, Dependency} management, and uniform reporting templates.

• Monitor adoption of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices across teams and vendors.

Vendor Governance & Performance Management

• Develop and implement vendor performance scorecards based on SLA adherence, delivery timelines, defect quality, and responsiveness.

• Continuously monitor vendor performance, drive accountability, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.

• Support vendor evaluation, onboarding, and contract governance processes. 

Risk Management

• Identify and assess technology-related risks

• Implement controls to reduce cybersecurity and operational risks

• Monitor and report on risk exposure

Portfolio Visibility & Executive Reporting

• Develop and maintain a consolidated executive dashboard providing real-time visibility into project status, risks, budget utilization, and resource allocation.

• Enable data-driven decision-making for leadership through accurate, timely, and actionable reporting.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with standards like ISO/IEC 27001 or GDPR

• Conduct audits and coordinate with internal/external auditors

• Maintain documentation for regulatory requirements

Policy Development

• Create and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures

• Ensure employees follow governance and security policies

• Update policies based on emerging technologies and threats

External Projects Governance

• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, standards, and stage-gate controls for all external technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and compliance requirements

• Define and oversee project governance structures, including scope validation, approval workflows, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making forums.

• Ensure all external projects adhere to defined policies, architectural standards, and integration governance across existing systems and processes.

• Drive governance oversight through regular reviews, risk and issue management, audit readiness, and performance tracking to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery.

Approval & Governance Framework Enhancement

• Review, rationalize, and strengthen approval authority structures across procurement, financial, and system access processes.

• Ensure proper segregation of duties, governance compliance, and efficiency in approval workflows for Procurement Forms, Service Completion Certificates, GRNs, and system access requests.

Cross-functional Coordination & Compliance

• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Technology, Security, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and compliance across all governance and project activities.

• Ensure audit readiness and adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Performance Monitoring

• Define KPls and metrics for IT performance

• Track service quality, system uptime, and efficiency

• Report insights to senior management

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with IT, security, legal, and business teams

• Communicate governance strategies and updates

• Support decision-making at executive level

Strategic Alignment

• Ensure technology investments support business strategy

• Evaluate new technologies and governance implications

• Support digital transformation initiatives

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:Strong leadership in managing large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-vendor technology projects.Deep understanding of PMO governance frameworks, project lifecycle management, and delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).Strong proficiency in Project Management Tools, Jira and MS Projects is required.Solid financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting for technology initiatives.Expertise in vendor management, contract governance, and performance evaluation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex risks and dependencies.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.Experience in building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and driving data-driven decision-making.Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, audit processes, and risk management.High level of ownership, accountability, and decision-making capability under pressure.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:10+ years of experience in technology project management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior or leadership role.Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale technology or digital transformation projects.Hands-on experience in managing external vendors, system integrators, and multi-stakeholder environments.Experience in establishing or running PMO and governance functions within an organization.Prior experience in fintech, banking, or digital financial services is highly preferred.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational strategy.Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.High integrity and commitment to governance, compliance, and ethical practices.Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.Willingness to take ownership beyond defined responsibilities and drive organizational impact.

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