Director, Integrated Approach Program Governance

The Director, Integrated Approach Program Governance will play a critical leadership role in driving the successful execution and governance of the Integrated Approach Program. This program spans multiple stakeholders and product owners across Risk, Privacy, Compliance, Audit, and IT. The Director will be responsible for maintaining program health, ensuring effective collaboration across work streams, and overseeing vendor activities. Additionally, the role involves running key governance forums, leading monthly steering committee (Steer Co) meetings, and managing a small team of staff.

The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills, agile execution expertise, and hands‑on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Archer or Service Now (SNOW).

• Program Coordination and Governance:
• Serve as the central point of coordination for the Integrated Approach Program, ensuring alignment across governance teams.
• Establish and run program governance forums, including working groups and monthly steering committee (Steer Co) meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision‑making.
• Maintain the overall health of the program by proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, and driving resolution.
• Ensure seamless connectivity and collaboration across various stakeholders and work streams.
• Execution and Delivery:
• Drive agile program execution to meet key deliverables, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
• Monitor program KPIs and metrics, providing regular updates to the Head of IAP Centralized Governance.
• Lead problem‑solving initiatives to address program challenges and risks in a timely and effective manner.
• Vendor Oversight:
• Oversee vendor activities to ensure alignment with program objectives, contractual obligations, and performance standards.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of quality outcomes and value to the program.
• Leadership and Team Management:
• Provide leadership and direction to a small team of program staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Mentor and develop staff, ensuring effective delegation and capacity‑building.
• Tools and Technology Management:
• Leverage experience with GRC tools such as Archer or Service Now (SNOW) to support program governance, reporting, and execution.
• Ensure appropriate use of tools to track, measure, and communicate program progress and risks.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Technology, or related field. Post‑graduate degree or professional designation in a related risk, control or compliance domain is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, governance, or a related leadership role.
• Experience coordinating complex, cross‑functional programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong background in Risk, Privacy, Compliance, Audit, or IT domains.
• Hands‑on experience with GRC tools such as Archer or Service Now (SNOW).
• Proven ability to lead agile execution and drive successful program outcomes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing vendor performance.
• Prior experience managing teams with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities to address program risks and challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Exceptional organizational and execution skills to deliver program milestones.
• Proficiency in governance frameworks, agile methodologies, and program reporting.
• Ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and work streams.

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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