Deputy General Manager - Technology Governance & Assurance Office

Purpose Lead NSDC's independent Technology Governance & Assurance Office (TGAO) to strengthen technology governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and enterprise-wide assurance. Ensure technology platforms, programmes, and digital initiatives operate securely, compliantly, and within the organization's risk appetite while providing independent oversight to the CTO and Board Audit Committee.

Job Responsibilities

Technology Governance Develop and maintain the Technology Governance Framework, governance standards, policies, and governance calendar. Drive continuous improvement in technology governance maturity aligned with industry best practices. Technology Risk Management Establish and oversee the enterprise technology risk management framework.

Monitor technology risks, maintain the risk register, and ensure timely escalation of critical risks. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable technology regulations, standards, and government guidelines. Oversee compliance assessments, regulatory reporting, and remediation of compliance gaps. Technology Audit & Assurance Lead the technology audit programme and independent assurance reviews across technology functions.

Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of findings. Governance Reporting Prepare governance, risk, and compliance reports for the CTO, Executive Leadership, and Board Audit Committee. Provide independent assessments on technology governance effectiveness. Architecture & Policy Governance Govern enterprise architecture review processes, technology policies, standards, and control frameworks.

Ensure adherence to approved architecture principles and governance standards. Security, Data & AI Governance Assurance Provide independent oversight of information security, data governance, privacy, and AI governance frameworks. Validate the effectiveness of governance controls and compliance mechanisms. Vendor & Third-Party Assurance Oversee governance of technology vendors, cloud providers, and strategic partners.

Assess third-party risks and monitor contractual and regulatory compliance. Programme Governance Provide independent assurance over technology programmes and digital transformation initiatives. Review programme governance, risk management, and benefits realization throughout the project lifecycle. Business Continuity & Operational Resilience Govern business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience assurance programmes.

Monitor organizational readiness through periodic reviews and testing. Continuous Monitoring & Governance Excellence Drive automation of governance controls, dashboards, key risk indicators, and continuous monitoring capabilities. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead the TGAO function, develop high-performing governance teams, and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Serve as the trusted governance advisor to the CTO, Executive Leadership, and Board Audit Committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Law, Finance or a related discipline; professional qualifications in IT governance, risk or audit carry significant weight. 15–18 years of progressive experience in technology governance, IT risk management, technology audit, information security management or technology compliance — with at least 5 years in a Head of Technology Governance, Head of IT Risk, Head of Technology Audit or equivalent independent assurance leadership role.