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Arete Technologies, Inc.

IT Governance

Lansing, MI · Hybrid

$99K - $118K/yr

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software ... is governance liaison. Initial consulting focus will be centered on data center migration ...

Seneca Holdings

SME IT Governance Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$97K - $119K/yr

Direct all aspects of IT governance, including board charter development, strategic roadmap management, and oversight of compliance and risk mitigation initiatives. * Guide enterprise governance ...

Apex Informatics

IT Governance Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$94K - $112K/yr

Title: IT Governance Manager Location: Atlanta, GA Key Responsibilities Governance & Compliance Facilitation * Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of IT policy and procedure ...

Beyond SOF

IT Governance Analyst 2

Richmond, VA · On-site

The IT Governance practice at VDOT is focused on process improvement, standardization, reporting and risk minimization. It's responsible for ensuring compliance. The Analyst will review processes ...

Crexi

Director, Information Technology

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$182K - $247K/yr

The Director, Information Technology leads Crexi's IT efforts, shaping strategy, overseeing teams ... strong IT governance framework. * Evaluates and adopts AI and automation tools to improve ...

Navitus Health Solutions, LLC

Analyst, IT Governance

$67K - $81K/yr

The Analyst, IT Governance is responsible for developing and maintaining IT policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards in alignment with ITIL best practices. This role will work directly with ...

1 point system

IT Governance Analyst

Richmond, VA · Remote

Knowledge of general IT Audit and Compliance response processes  * Understanding of IT Governance best practices, tools, with willingness to learn Commonwealth or Agency Implementation  * Ability ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director it governance in the United States is $133,749.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of IT Governance is responsible for establishing and overseeing an organization's IT governance framework, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance with regulations, and risk management. They develop policies, procedures, and standards to optimize IT performance and security. This role involves collaborating with executives, auditing IT operations, and implementing governance best practices to enhance efficiency and minimize risks.

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To thrive as a Director of IT Governance, you need expertise in IT management, risk assessment, compliance frameworks, and policy development, typically backed by a bachelor's or master's degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms, ITIL, COBIT, and certifications like CISA or CGEIT is highly beneficial. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent stakeholder communication skills make candidates stand out. These competencies are crucial for aligning IT initiatives with organizational objectives, mitigating risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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A Director of IT Governance is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining frameworks that ensure IT processes align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. This includes overseeing risk management, compliance audits, policy creation, and the integration of industry best practices across IT operations. Directors often collaborate closely with executive leadership, internal audit teams, and external regulators to monitor IT performance and ensure transparency. On a daily basis, you may lead governance meetings, update documentation, analyze compliance gaps, and guide teams in the adoption of new controls or standards. These responsibilities position you as a key influencer in driving secure, efficient, and compliant IT environments.

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IT Governance

Arete Technologies, Inc.

Lansing, MI • Hybrid

$99K - $118K/yr

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Company Description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients

We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

our Team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

Job Description:

Works within the Office of the CTO to provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation for IT projects from project request submission through project close-out and post-implementation review. As a liaison, works with project teams, agency partners, clients, etc. to ensure project are receiving the appropriate level of executive support and direction. Ensures issues are evaluated and resolved, escalates risk and directs corrective actions in any area where performance falls below objectives.

Ensure projects/programs have adequate executive support and strives to enable the success of the projects/programs. Verifies and validates project status reports and communicates key items to IT leadership. Reviews and contributes to project documentation including project initiation documents such as the project charter, budget, schedule, cost benefit analysis, etc. throughout the project lifecycle until the end of the project including the project closeout report. Recommends approval of documents to the appropriate sponsors and executive oversight committees. Attends project review and steering committee meetings for all projects for which he or she is governance liaison. Initial consulting focus will be centered on data center migration optimization and hybrid cloud architecture with supporting operational process development

Acts in a consulting role, supporting the Office of the CTO. Attends meetings with or on behalf of the CTO and manages action items and issues logs that require attention. Takes on small work requests and tasks for the Office of the CTO. Creates progress dashboards and metrics as part of an overall governance support role. Recommends process improvements and efficiency steps to overall benefit the department.

Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project and program portfolio reviews with IT leadership.

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LOCAL preferred first

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Alka Bhatia

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