The Mutual Group ยท 12 hours ago
Sr. IT Governance Manager - Hybrid or On-site Opportunity
Polk County, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
12+ years expThe Mutual Group is a company focused on establishing and maintaining effective governance frameworks. The Sr. IT Governance Manager will play a key role in ensuring compliance and effective risk management across critical areas such as SOC1 and SOC2 audits, cybersecurity governance, and IT risks and controls.
Responsibilities
Lead IT audit readiness for SOC1, SOC2, and other regulatory requirements
Implement and monitor cybersecurity governance policies and controls
Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and enforce data retention standards
Identify, document, and mitigate IT risks; maintain risk and control frameworks
Design and maintain IT governance structures aligned with industry best practices (COBIT, ITIL)
Define and track IT KPIs and metrics to measure governance effectiveness
Prepare governance dashboards and reports for executive leadership to enable data-driven decisions
Provide governance oversight and compliance guidance to IT leadership and business units, ensuring decisions adhere to established policies, risk controls, and regulatory requirements
Facilitate governance committees and forums to monitor compliance and risk posture, ensuring accurate reporting and accountability
Define and track IT governance KPIs and metrics to measure compliance effectiveness and risk posture
Deliver clear, actionable reporting through dashboards and governance summaries for executive leadership, enabling data-driven decisions and transparency into IT governance health
Maintain the annual calendar and ensure timely compliance with all security, privacy, and certification programs and initiatives
Drive IT audit readiness for SOC1, SOC2, and other regulatory standards, partnering with internal and external auditors to close gaps
Collaborate with project managers, architects, and business leaders to confirm adherence to governance standards and compliance frameworks
Monitor and enforce compliance with IT policies, cybersecurity governance, data privacy regulations, and retention requirements
Maintain and strengthen IT risk and control frameworks, proactively identifying and mitigating risks across IT operations and projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
12+ years' experience in IT
8+ years in IT governance, cyber security, compliance, or risk management roles
Proven experience leading governance programs in large, complex organizations
Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and compliance standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions
Preferred
COBIT
ITIL
PMP
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
Company
The Mutual Group
The Mutual Group is an innovative insurance services platform providing a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance the operational efficiency, scalability and long-term success of mutual insurance carriers.
201-500 employees
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