IT Governance & Architecture Lead - Banking at VAM Systems

Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit Processes, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Presentation Skills, Analytical Mindset, Problem Solving, Cybersecurity Principles, Security Architecture, Cloud Adoption, Digital Transformation, Vendor Evaluation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Job Description VAM Systems is currently looking for 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: (15 - 30 days) Additional Information Terms and conditions: Joining time frame: maximum 4 weeks

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the IT governance framework and enterprise architecture standards. Lead IT risk management practices and ensure compliance with internal policies and security standards.