Role summary
The Governance Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organization's corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. They oversee governance structures, policies, and practices to promote transparency, accountability, ethical conduct, and effective decision-making across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the corporate governance framework, structures, policies, and processes
- Ensure alignment of governance practices with corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Oversee the integration of governance frameworks across all departments to ensure consistent application of governance standards
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, while identifying and addressing governance-related gaps and issues
- Manage governance support activities for the Board of Directors and its committees, facilitating informed decision-making
- Monitor compliance with governance policies, provide reports to senior management and the Board of Directors, and offer recommendations
- Identify, assess, and manage governance-related risks, develop governance controls and mitigation plans
- Oversee ethics and integrity programs to ensure adherence to the organization's Code of Conduct and governance requirements
- Conduct governance reviews, assessments, and audits to evaluate effectiveness and implement necessary actions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification in governance is preferred
- Proven experience in corporate governance, compliance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Ability to collaborate with senior management, governance bodies, and cross-functional teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and address governance-related risks and issues
- Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies
- Knowledge of ethics and integrity programs and governance controls
- Ability to conduct governance reviews, assessments, and audits effectively
Education
Bachelor's degree
Education · Experience · Type
Bachelor'sSaudi nationalsSalary not stated