Information Technology Governance Manager

Job Description

• Strong Governance and Accountability; Confirms IT practices align with internal policies, governance, and regulatory expectations
• Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction, identifies gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity, State and Federal rules), Helps prevent fines, sanctions, litigation and federal enforcement action from Department of Labor, Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention, and breach notifications
• Improves Policy Effectiveness; Evaluates whether IT policies, legally sound Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards, properly implemented and enforced Also highlights inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices
• Better Decision Making for Leadership
• Cost Savings, Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms Efficiency
• Clear, Actionable Roadmap; Delivers prioritized recommendation spanning: technical controls, Policy updates, Legal compliance, Help coordinate IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams effectively

Required Skills/Experience

• Technical and Domain expertise, Deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management, Ability to Analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solution, Industry best practices and regulatory awareness, Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Business and Commercial Skills

Preferred/Not Required

• Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory
• experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• 10 years working for large consulting company
• 10 years delivering consulting or advisory services
• 5 years working for any Mississippi state agency
• 10 years working in an Oversight capacity
• Experience working with the Department of Labor