Chief Specialist - IT Governance & Quality Assurance

Job Description

# Analyses and recommends improvements to the Application Governance framework (AGF) policies,procedures, and standards. Manages the implementation of large scale governance improvement plans# Executes and plans activities to manage and implement complex and RTA-wide AGF programs and projects toclose AGF control gaps# Providing in-depth analysis of application governance strategy elements to contribute to RTA technologygovernance strategy and roadmap formation# Ensures that suppliers adhere to AGF requirements and provides the necessary guidance to implement controlrequirements throughout the project lifecycle, and report supplier compliance with AGF on periodic basis# Monitors the compliance of technology department applications against application governance frameworkrequirements and reports compliance KPIs to AGF governance committee# Manages and coordinates AGF control assessment with application owners and provide guidelines and supportto application team on controls, control description, templates, compliance steps and reporting requirements# Monitors and assesses application supporting evidences in terms of relevance and completeness and ensureappropriate recording of evidences in centralized repository# Provides expert advice on AGF controls, standards, and policies and conducts trainings and awareness sessionsto improve awareness about AGF practices# Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.# Supports the section manager with conducting risk assessments within the technology quality assurancesection, analyses potential risk events, quantifying and documenting the probability of occurrence and theimpact on the RTA and recommends contingency plans# Monitors and advises on AGF compliance requirements based on internal policies, procedures and otherassociated frameworks, and ensure appropriate alignment between AGF and any updates on internal policiesand procedures.# Monitors the effectiveness of governance automation using GRC tool, and provide expert advice into the toolusage# Encourages self-assessment practices and reports on self-assessment effectiveness and adoption to AGFcommittee# Coordinates and facilitates AGF assessment process with either external or internal assessor, and ensureeffective communication between assessors and application teams / application.QualificationsEducation# Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from a recognizeduniversity with minimum 11 years of experience.Skills# Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detailorientation.# Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coachesemployees to meet high performance standards.# Ability to initiate and direct quality improvement projects in support of strategic and operational goals.# Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamliningcomplex work processes.# Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications.# Knowledge on latest developments of service management practices# Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.# 10 years of working experience.# Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues# Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multipleconcurrent tasks.# Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.# Knowledge in ISO, ITIL, COSO, and other governance standards such as COBIT Governance of Enterprise IT(CGEIT) ,Job CategoryAuditAdvertiserRoads and Transport AuthorityDepartmentTechnology Strategy & GovernanceEducational-levelMasterRequired NationalityAll Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)Monthly SalaryUnspecifiedSchedule-TimeFull timeJob Posting17/08/2023Unposting Date16/10/2023

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About Company

Black Pearl Technology provides clients with an expert engineering team quipped with diverse skills to meet various challenges across industries. Through Electrical System Testing, we leverage our knowledge to reduce risk. We’re constantly looking for new advancements and technologies to find the smartest and most optimal solutions.