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IT Governance & Architecture Lead - Banking

IT Governance & Architecture Lead - Banking

VamsystemsManama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
1 day ago
Job description

Company Description

VAM Systems is currently looking for an IT Governance & Architecture Lead for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, CISA, CISSP, or PMP highly desirable.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT governance, enterprise architecture, or related roles.
  • Proven experience working within a banking environment is a prerequisite.
  • Strong knowledge of IT risk management, compliance, and audit processes.
  • Demonstrated track record of defining and implementing enterprise architecture strategies and governance frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities for executive-level reporting.
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to balance governance rigor with business agility and innovation.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and InfoSec standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Understanding of emerging technologies, cloud adoption, and digital transformation trends.

    • Key Interfaces

  • Internal : Head of IT, IT Security, InfoSec, EPMO, Business Units, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit.
  • External : Regulators, External Auditors, Vendors / Consultants.

    • Key Responsibilities

    IT Governance

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the IT governance framework, policies, and procedures aligned with COBIT, ITIL, and internal compliance requirements.
  • Define and monitor IT performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Lead IT risk management practices including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards, and audit findings.
  • Support IT committees, steering groups, and senior management with governance reporting and recommendations.

    • Enterprise Architecture

  • Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards and frameworks (applications, data, technology, and security).
  • Assess current state architecture and develop target state aligned with business strategy and transformation initiatives.
  • Provide architectural oversight for new projects, ensuring alignment with IT strategy, security, and integration requirements.
  • Review and approve solution designs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Maintain technology roadmaps, ensuring planned evolution of systems and infrastructure.

    • Collaboration & Advisory

  • Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, providing insights on governance, compliance, and architecture matters.
  • Collaborate with business, IT, and InfoSec stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise standards and security requirements.
  • Provide guidance on vendor evaluations and technology acquisitions to ensure architectural alignment and cost-effectiveness.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across IT teams.

    • Terms and Conditions

    Joining time frame : maximum 4 weeks.

    Seniority Level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full-time

    Job Function

    Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

    Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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