Senior Vice President

SVP – Governance and Compliance (Information Technology)

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Job Purpose

Lead, guide, and manage all areas of IT Governance including Project Management Office (PMO), Information Security compliance/SOC, IT governance reporting, vendor management, outsourced resource lifecycle management, payout processing, and audit/compliance risk management. The role ensures adherence to regulatory standards, system performance, and software compliance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the following functional portfolios and teams:

A. Project Management Office (PMO)

• Lead PMO activities including project monitoring and control, change request (CR) prioritization, and quality management (production issues, defect management, CR ageing).
• Ensure production move verification and audit compliance.
• Oversee project management tools for project, contract, and task tracking.

B. Vendor Management & Payout Processing

• Manage vendor onboarding, empanelment, and resource selection through RFP processes.
• Oversee rate card formulation, contract drafting, renewals, and PO/invoice processing.
• Ensure compliance with MSME timelines and legal requirements.
• Conduct vendor audits, manage vendor database and performance ratings.
• Formulate and monitor SLAs, NDAs, and IT vendor agreements.
• Handle IT departmental budget and spend analysis.

C. IT Policy & Governance

• Own the lifecycle management of IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews and updates to ensure policy relevance and compliance.
• Manage responses to regulatory bodies on IT compliance matters.
• Oversee ITGC (IT General Controls) compliance for systems, software, and access controls.

D. Security & Compliance

• Oversee CITSO and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.
• Ensure timely delivery of scheduled reports and data services.
• Implement ISO-based compliance frameworks and maintain security policy adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT security posture and regulatory compliance.

Key Liaison Interfaces

• Chief Information Officer (CIO) and IT Function Heads
• Internal & External Auditors, including regulatory bodies

Critical Competencies

• Program & Project Management Leadership
• Executive Reporting & Presentation Skills
• Regulatory & Audit Compliance Management
• Process Optimization & Governance Frameworks
• Issue Prioritization and Escalation
• Vendor Management and Negotiation
• Strong Analytical, Communication, and Conflict Resolution Skills

Qualification & Experience

• Education:

  BE/B.Tech/Graduate (Electronics/IT/Computer) with MCA

• Experience:

  Minimum 20 years overall, with at least 10 years in PMO, Vendor Management, IT Audits, and IS compliance within financial services or ISO-audited environments.

• Certifications:

  Lead ISO Auditor, PMP, ITIL (or equivalent).

Interested Candidates can share their updated resume: jeena.sunil@evokehr.com