IT Governance Manager

IT Governance Manager The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB or the Bank) is seeking an experienced national from its member countries to fill the position of Information Technology (IT) Governance Manager in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD). The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.

THE DIVISION

ITSD is responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s IT Strategy, implementing digital transformation and supporting CDB to achieve its mandate.  ITSD provides secure and cost-effective platforms, applications and agile services to all business areas, and acts as a strategic catalyst to drive and promote innovation.

ITSD, led by the Chief Information Officer (CIO), is organised into seven Studios – Operations, Corporate, Collaborations, Data, DevOps, Cloud and Service Desk – which report to the Agile Portfolio Manager.

The Studios interact harmoniously to support and improve the pillars of the Strategy, which will help CDB to remain efficient, responsive, collaborative, competitive and innovative.

THE ROLE

Reporting to CIO, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the overseeing and implementing data governance strategies, ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of the Bank's data assets. The IT Governance Manager will play a crucial role in managing IT risks, information security, and data privacy, working closely with various stakeholders to establish and maintain effective data governance practices. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and Implement Data Governance Strategies:

• Design and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance objectives and align them with business goals.
• Establish data quality standards, data classification guidelines, and data lifecycle management processes.
• Drive the adoption and compliance of data governance practices throughout the organization.

 IT Risk Management:

• Assess and mitigate IT risks related to data governance, information security, and data privacy.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate controls and safeguards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of IT risk management strategies and adjust as needed.
• Stay up to date with emerging IT risks and industry best practices to ensure proactive risk management.

 Information Security:

• Develop and implement information security policies and procedures to protect data assets.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remedial actions.
• Collaborate on the implementation and monitoring of data protection measures.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards.

 Data Privacy:

• Develop and maintain data privacy policies and practices in compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure data privacy requirements are met.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and develop strategies to minimize privacy risks.
• Provide guidance and training to employees regarding data privacy best practices.

 Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with business units, related IT teams, and senior management to promote a culture of data governance and awareness.
• Work closely with data owners, data stewards, and data custodians to establish data governance roles and responsibilities.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve data governance-related issues and implement best practices.
• Communicate data governance initiatives, progress, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Essential

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Governance, Information Security or related field.
2. Recognised certification in Information Security such as: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Security Analyst.
3. A minimum of six years’ experience working within an information or data governance function, preferably in an international organisation or multilateral environment with two years’ experience leading a data and/or security governance programme.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection.
5. Sound knowledge of industry-leading data quality and data protection management practices.
6. Practical experience in the implementation of IT policies and procedures.
7. Experience in the monitoring of IT risk and security controls to ensure compliance and business cyber-resilience.
8. Experience liaising with Internal Audit and other oversight units on enforcing compliance with company policies and best practices.
9. A good understanding of information management practices including information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management and the conduct of business audits and requirements gathering.

Desirable

1. A Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Governance, Information Security or related field.
2. Strong agile project management skills as evinced by a relevant certification such as Certified Scrum Master.
3. Knowledge and expertise in other IT segments and Microsoft related training/certifications (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning).
4. Experience in IT operations in an international organization.

COMPETENCIES

Function-Specific Competencies:

 The IY Governance Manager must demonstrate strong proficient in:

• Champion innovation and institutional change.
• Take a consultative and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Analyse, evaluate and determine IT needs and implement systems to meet those needs.
• Refine and present complex/technical subject matter to stakeholders, at any level.
• To work across multiple departments within a complex organisation structure.
• Demonstrate sufficient business acumen to foster internal and external business relationships to lead IT-related change management processes, in a multicultural work environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional grasp of current and emerging technology trends.
• Operate with sensitivity in a diverse, multicultural environment and to build effective working relationships at all levels.

Behavioural Competencies:

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This role is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a two-year basis in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The benefits package includes a pension plan, life and medical insurances.

 Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements: 

• You must be a national of one of CDB’s member countries.
• You will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications to support your application if you are selected for an interview.
• All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks and references.

CDB fully respects the need for confidentiality of information supplied and assures you that we will not discuss your background and interest with anyone including references, without your prior consent.

 The deadline for submission of applications July 20, 2023 at 11:59 pm AST.