Associate Director IT Governance

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. Lead the Governance function across Portfolio Management, Performance & Insights, and Financials & Analytics .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Governance, Portfolio Management, and Financial Management, with a strong focus on establishing governance standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks. Proven leadership in driving governance maturity and aligning with C-level stakeholders across IT domains.

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IT GovernancePortfolio ManagementFinancial ManagementCOBIT FrameworkITIL Framework

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Hard Skills

Governance Operating ModelGovernance StandardsKPI EstablishmentPerformance ManagementAutomation GovernanceAgile Operating ModelsSAFe FrameworkOKRs MethodologyOGSM MethodologyStructured Governance Cycles

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder AlignmentTeam CoordinationCommunicationStrategic Planning

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business AdministrationMaster's Degree in IT Management

Industry Keywords

Governance MaturityDemand ManagementOpEx ReviewsCapEx ReviewsArchitecture Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Governance function across Portfolio Management, Performance & Insights, and Financials & Analytics
Design, own, and continuously improve the Governance operating model
Define and maintain governance standards for portfolio steering, performance management, and financial/vendor management
Establish enterprise-wide KPIs and reporting standards
Own and chair governance forums covering demand management, OpEx/CapEx reviews, and architecture alignment
Drive standardization and automation of governance reporting
Monitor governance maturity and adoption across domains and functions
Represent Governance in CIO Management Business Reviews
Provide consolidated portfolio, performance, and financial insights to CIO and senior IT leadership
Align with C-level and board-level stakeholders on governance, investment, performance, and financial topics
Establish consistent governance standards, KPIs, reporting, and governance cycles across IT domains and functions
Coordinate architecture alignment within the wider Governance operating model
Lead and align a team of 10 across Portfolio Management, Performance & Insights, and Financials & Analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Business Administration, IT Management, or related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in IT governance, portfolio management, or financial management, including leadership experience
Proven track record of running structured governance cycles in a matrixed organization
Strong understanding of IT governance, operating models, and organizational design
Experience applying established frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL where appropriate
Experience designing and implementing strategic planning, portfolio management, and performance management capabilities
Experience using OKRs, OGSM, or comparable methodologies
Understanding of agile operating models and portfolio governance
Experience in environments applying SAFe or similar frameworks
Proven ability to design automation-first governance capabilities, embedding governance into processes, workflows, and digital products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Urban Sports Club membership (M package)
Anonymous, free professional psychological support from nilo
Individually arranged work location, including up to 20 days per year anywhere in the EU when the job does not require office presence
Fully funded Deutschland Ticket
Creative team events and regularly scheduled parties