Governance Manager

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:1) Governance Framework and Policies Design and maintain the governance framework and policies of the organization in alignment with the strategy and organizational structure. Develop and manage a policy repository subject to oversight, including the policy lifecycle, templates, and control of issuance and archiving. Lead or coordinate periodic policy reviews to ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable requirements. Ensure that each policy clearly defines the purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, controls, exceptions, and approval authority.2) Authority Delegation and Decision Controls Develop, update, and maintain the Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrix in coordination with finance and legal. Establish a disciplined workflow for approvals and separate principles of duties to mitigate risks of conflict and fraud. Manage exceptions through documented justifications, defined limits, and time-bound approvals while maintaining official records.3) Committee Governance and Decision Tracking Maintain an annual governance assessment for key internal committees and governance forums. Standardize meeting agendas, minutes templates, decision logs, and action follow-ups. Track closure of committee decisions and action items, escalate delays, and issue current periodic reports. Ensure that key decisions are supported by clear decision memos and approved by the appropriate authority holders.4) Compliance and Governance Commitments Build and maintain a record of governance commitments and compliance related to company operations. Coordinate with commitment owners across sectors to monitor compliance, gaps, and remediation actions. Support integrity and governance programs such as conflict of interest, gifts, hospitality, and required disclosures.5) Internal Controls Partner and Audit Review and mitigate risks with internal audit to drive closure of audit review observations related to governance in a timely manner. Support the design of controls and documentation for high-risk processes (procurement, contracts, assets, inventory, payroll disclosures, and approvals). Work with risk management to link key risks to controls and ensure documentation of remediation plans and their tracking.6) Awareness and Governance Enablement Provide an annual governance awareness plan covering policies, DoA, exceptions, meeting governance, and documentation standards. Provide training and practical guidance to sectors to ensure compliance, not just document issuance. Authority and governance guarantees are empowered to request necessary data and documents from all sectors for governance purposes.SkillsQualifications and Experience Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. 8 to 12 years of experience, with at least 3 years in governance, compliance, internal audit, or risk. Preferred experience in a multi-site industrial environment. Three years minimum as a board member.Three years minimum in a leadership role.Minimum certification: Management Certification (GCC BDI).Preferred certifications Corporate Governance or Compliance or risk-related certifications (Examples: Saudi Association of Internal Auditors, SAIA, Compliance Management System ISO 37301, or equivalent). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage.

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