Head of Digital Governance Section
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
Tanqeeb
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development and governance of KHDA’s Digital Governance Framework, ensuring enterprise-wide adoption and regulatory alignment.
- Define and drive digital governance strategy, integrating cybersecurity, data protection, ICT governance, and enterprise risk management.
- Establish KHDA’s digital risk governance model, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of cyber and technology risks.
- Provide executive-level advisory on digital governance, regulatory compliance, and emerging digital risks to senior leadership.
- Drive alignment with Dubai Government digital ecosystem (DDA, DESC, UAE regulations) and ensure full compliance with applicable laws and standards.
- Lead the integration of global frameworks (ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL) into KHDA’s governance architecture.
- Represent KHDA in national and cross-government digital governance initiatives, committees, and regulatory engagements.
- Establish and monitor digital governance KPIs, maturity models, and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture of digital accountability, compliance, and secure innovation across KHDA.
- Direct and oversee the implementation of governance policies, standards, and controls across all digital and ICT operations.
- Lead enterprise-wide compliance reviews, audits, and governance assessments, ensuring readiness for DDA/DESC inspections.
- Own and manage digital risk registers, compliance dashboards, and executive reporting frameworks.
- Oversee cybersecurity governance, incident management, and digital risk response mechanisms.
- Govern third-party/vendor digital compliance, ensuring adherence to KHDA governance and security standards.
- Lead cross-functional coordination with IT, data, procurement, and business units to embed governance practices.
- Manage, coach, and develop the Digital Governance team, ensuring high performance and capability building.
- Drive awareness programs, policies rollout, and training initiatives to strengthen governance culture.
- Ensure audit closure, corrective action tracking, and regulatory reporting are executed effectively
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Digital Governance or related field
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