IT Governance Specialist

The IT Governance Specialist will work with the IT organization and business stakeholders to design, implement, and ensure compliance with the Technology governance and risk management framework. This role will serve as primary IT liaison for Internal and External auditors and will also be responsible for ensuring that IT activities are aligned with business goals and strategies. This role will develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards, assess and manage IT risks and compliance, and facilitate IT audits and assessments. They will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, support IT investment, forecasting, and lookback process, and help enforce the IT risk management and information security framework.

The IT Governance Specialist will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance framework, including relevant policies and procedures
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that IT policies and project execution align with the organization’s strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain IT governance metrics and reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison between IT and Internal / External auditors
• Conduct IT governance assessments and audits to ensure compliance with policies, SOX, and other regulatory requirements
• Streamline and lead the IT Financial Management process, ensuring timely and accurate budgeting and forecasting for Technology spend
• Support Technology Strategy Committee Meetings and Initiatives including Technology Investment Request reviews and Technology Investment lookbacks
• Support IT Business Partner engagements, including helping set the monthly agenda for stakeholder discussions
• Help improve internal IT processes to best serve stakeholders
• Lead IT communications and engagement initiatives
• Lead project management activities for major IT projects
• Provide guidance and support to IT teams on IT governance matters

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in IT, Finance, Audit, or relevant field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in governance, risk management, cyber security, audit or compliance
• Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical material to diverse audiences ranging from IT team members to business leadership
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001
• Experience in developing and implementing governance policies and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• SOX experience
• Big 4 experience highly preferred
• IT, Project Management, or Compliance certifications

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.