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How much do director governance jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director governance in the United States is $117,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director governance?

A Director of Governance is a senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and frameworks that ensure an organization operates ethically, transparently, and in compliance with laws and regulations. They typically work closely with executive teams and boards to manage risks, uphold corporate values, and ensure accountability throughout the organization. This role often involves advising on best practices, monitoring legal and regulatory developments, and guiding decision-making to align with governance standards.

How does a director governance typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and risk management across an organization?

A Director of Governance frequently works cross-functionally, partnering with departments such as legal, finance, IT, and operations to develop, implement, and monitor policies that promote regulatory compliance and effective risk management. This role often leads or participates in committees, conducts training sessions, and facilitates communication to ensure all teams understand governance requirements. Regular meetings and reporting help identify potential compliance gaps early and foster a culture of accountability throughout the organization. Effective collaboration is essential to ensure that governance frameworks are both practical and aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director governance, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Governance, you need a deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, risk management, compliance, and typically a relevant degree such as law, business, or public administration. Familiarity with governance platforms, compliance management systems, and certifications like Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP) or similar are highly valued. Exceptional leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills enable effective collaboration with boards, executives, and stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure organizational integrity, regulatory compliance, and sound decision-making.

What is the difference between Director Governance vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectDirector GovernanceCorporate Counsel
Required CredentialsTypically a Bachelor's degree, often with legal or compliance certificationsLaw degree (JD), bar admission, legal certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, boardrooms, compliance departmentsLegal departments, law firms, corporate offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for governance oversightLegal advisory roles within corporations
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for governance responsibilitiesCompared for legal advisory functions

The main difference is that a Director Governance focuses on overseeing corporate governance policies and compliance, while a Corporate Counsel provides legal advice and handles legal matters for the company. Both roles require legal knowledge, but their focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Director Governance job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,480 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Director, Governance Risk and Compliance

Westerville, OH • On-site, Remote

Vertiv Co
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Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a global Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team.

  • Manage the Enterprise IT Risk Register and oversee IT risk and vulnerability governance, including translating technical vulnerabilities into business risk terms.

  • Lead the SOX and IT General Controls (ITGC) program to ensure continuous compliance with SOX requirements.

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job Title: Director, Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Location: Westerville, OH (On-site)

Reports to: Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Summary

The Director of Global GRC is a critical leadership role responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Vertiv's information security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance function. You will serve as the primary architect of our IT Risk Register and the lead coordinator for IT General Controls (ITGC) and SOX compliance.

As a global leader, you will manage a geographically dispersed team, ensuring a unified and aware security posture. This role requires extensive systems knowledge, soft skills, executive presence capable of driving consensus across a diverse, international stakeholder base. It also requires fierce program ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Global Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally dispersed GRC team. Foster a culture of accountability and follow-through and collaboration across different time zones, languages, and cultural work styles.
  • Customer & Sales Enablement: Lead the global process for responding to customer security questionnaires. Maintain, improve and finalize a centralized "Trust Center" to accelerate the sales cycle globally.
  • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): Build and scale a global vendor risk program covering both Direct and Indirect procurement, ensuring consistency in how we vet global suppliers.
  • IT Risk & Vulnerability Governance: Manage the Enterprise IT Risk Register. Translate technical vulnerabilities (scans/pen tests) into business risk terms and remediation trackers for IT leaders.
  • SOX & IT General Controls (ITGC): Lead the ITGC program in collaboration with Internal Audit. Ensure Vertiv remains compliant with SOX requirements through continuous monitoring of global controls.
  • Security Awareness & Training: Own the global security training strategy, ensuring training materials are culturally relevant and localized where necessary.
  • Pentest & Audit Oversight: Serve as the central point of contact for all global security audits. Oversee the tracking and closure of remediation items across all business units.
  • Governance Committee Leadership: Lead our Cyber Risk Oversight Committee which is the primary forum for discussing Enterprise Cyber and Compliance risk.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years in Information Security, with 5+ years in a dedicated GRC leadership role.
  • Global Leadership: Proven experience managing and scaling globally dispersed teams. Must demonstrate success in leading remote subordinates and maintaining high engagement across disparate geographic regions.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep expertise in SOX (ITGC) controls and procedures, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
  • Risk Methodology: Proven track record of managing an Enterprise Risk Register and applying risk-quantification frameworks (e.g., FAIR or NIST 800-30).
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders across the globe.
  • Strategy, Organization and Accountability: Top notch skills in assessing current state, devilment of roadmap and actions in a qualitative and quantitative manner aligned with CMMI.
  • Travel:Ability to travel internationally to Vertiv's global offices and regional hubs to conduct internal reviews, meet with regional leaders, and support audit activities.
  • Certifications: CISM, CRISC, CISA, or CISSP.
  • Tooling: Experience implementing GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust) on a global scale.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Sciences,  or related field; Master's preferred.

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

Own it

Act with urgency

Foster a customer-first mindset

Think big and execute

Lead by example

Drive continuous improvement

Learn and seek out development

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com

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