IT Governance Manager

2 months ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates NYU Abu Dhabi Full time

Position Summary:
**_ UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply._**

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an IT Governance Manager, reporting to the Associate Director of Program Management.

The IT Governance Manager is a critical role in the oversight and governance of NYUAD’s Information Technology portfolio supporting governance related to vendor management, contract management, budget management and compliance management.

The incumbent will ensure the strategic alignment of IT projects with institutional goals and provides valuable insights into IT governance, compliance, and financial management. This position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the IT governance framework, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements, and enhancing transparency and accountability in IT operations. Additionally, the role involves identifying IT risks, managing the IT risk register, and integrating risk management strategies into IT project planning. The manager will also review, refine, and assist in the implementation of IT policies and procedures, ensuring their effective communication across the institution.

Financially, the role entails managing the IT portfolio's financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, while working closely with the Finance Department to align budgets with strategic IT projects. The manager also supports the development of the annual IT budget, addressing departmental initiatives, hardware upgrades, software licenses, and maintenance costs, ensuring financial oversight and compliance with organizational financial protocols.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assume primary responsibility for managing the financial aspects of the IT portfolio, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and in-depth financial analysis
- Maintain a proactive partnership with the Finance Department, under the guidance of the Portfolio Management leadership, to ensure budgets are aligned with strategic IT projects and organizational goals
- Comparing invoices to actual expenditures, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
- Maintain precise expense and reimbursement records, and oversee financial records to monitor budget versus actual spend
- Compile and deliver comprehensive financial reports, including monthly and quarterly projections, ensuring all financial oversight activities are in strict alignment with budget office requirements and organizational financial protocols
- Work in close collaboration with the Portfolio Management leadership to ensure all IT projects and initiatives are strategically aligned with the institution's goals, serving as an advisor and assistant in the decision-making process to prioritize IT initiatives that deliver the most value
- Actively contribute to the strategic planning sessions and provide insights on IT governance, compliance, and financial management to support institutional objectives
- Oversee the implementation and adherence of IT governance framework to align with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate audits, assessments, and compliance reporting, ensuring these activities are conducted as planned
- Ensure monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of governance practices, enhancing transparency and accountability in IT operations
- Ensure global alignment with NYU IT governance (IT Code of Conduct and global policies) and NYU Risk and Compliance Offices
- Under the direction of the IT Leadership, review, refine and assist in the implementation of IT policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic impact across the institution
- Include the effective communication and dissemination of these guidelines within the IT department and across other institutional constituents
- Ensure that all stakeholders are fully informed of new and updated policies and procedures through clear, concise communication channels and training sessions as necessary
- Facilitate open dialogues and feedback mechanisms to encourage compliance and adaptability, ensuring that IT practices are transparent, understood, and integrated into daily operations
- Assist in developing the annual IT budget estimation for departmental initiatives, hardware upgrade needs and maintenance costs, software license purchases and renewals
- Identify and evaluate IT risks, embedding risk management strategies within IT project planning and execution processes to safeguard institutional assets and data
- Manage and maintain the IT risk register, ensuring it is current, accurate, and reflective of the evolving risk landscape
- Regularly update and refine the risk register to capture new risks and changes in existing risk profiles, in collaboration with IT functions
- Work with project teams and stakeholders to integrate risk mitigation plans into project lifecycles, ensuring that risks are effectively communicated and addressed
- Serve as the primary contact point for all technology-related



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