**Company Description** **Job Description** **VAM Systems** is currently looking for **IT Governance \& Architecture Lead** for our **Bahrain** operations with the following skillsets \& terms and conditions: **Qualifications \& Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). * Professional certifications such as TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, CISA, CISSP, or PMP highly desirable. * 10\+ years of progressive experience in IT governance, enterprise architecture, or related roles. * Proven experience working within a banking environment is a prerequisite. * Strong knowledge of IT risk management, compliance, and audit processes. * Demonstrated track record of defining and implementing enterprise architecture strategies and governance frameworks. **Skills \& Competencies** * Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. * Excellent communication and presentation abilities for executive\-level reporting. * Analytical mindset with problem\-solving and decision\-making abilities. * Ability to balance governance rigor with business agility and innovation. * Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and InfoSec standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST). * Understanding of emerging technologies, cloud adoption, and digital transformation trends. **Key Interfaces** * Internal: Head of IT, IT Security, InfoSec, EPMO, Business Units, Risk \& Compliance, Internal Audit. * External: Regulators, External Auditors, Vendors/Consultants. **Key Responsibilities** **IT Governance** * Develop, implement, and maintain the IT governance framework, policies, and procedures aligned with COBIT, ITIL, and internal compliance requirements. * Define and monitor IT performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure accountability and transparency. * Lead IT risk management practices including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards, and audit findings. * Support IT committees, steering groups, and senior management with governance reporting and recommendations. **Enterprise Architecture** * Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards and frameworks (applications, data, technology, and security). * Assess current state architecture and develop target state aligned with business strategy and transformation initiatives. * Provide architectural oversight for new projects, ensuring alignment with IT strategy, security, and integration requirements. * Review and approve solution designs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and cost efficiency. * Maintain technology roadmaps, ensuring planned evolution of systems and infrastructure. **Collaboration \& Advisory** * Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, providing insights on governance, compliance, and architecture matters. * Collaborate with business, IT, and InfoSec stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise standards and security requirements. * Provide guidance on vendor evaluations and technology acquisitions to ensure architectural alignment and cost\-effectiveness. * Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across IT teams. **Terms and conditions** **Joining time frame: (15 \- 30 days)** **Additional Information** **Terms and conditions:** **Joining time frame:** **maximum 4 weeks**