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IT Governance Manager

fully flexible

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years in Federal IT governance., Experience in program management and strategic planning., Strong analytical and project management skills., Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field..

Key responsabilities:

Establish and oversee IT governance frameworks.
Provide executive oversight of IT programs.

Anika Systems SME https://www.Anikasystems.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Anika Systems is a fast growing, woman-owned small business that specializes in providing innovative IT solutions for federal government agencies.  Our expertise lies in accelerating delivery in Data and Analytics, Intelligent Automation, Application Development, and IT Modernization.  We are currently expanding our Federal team and are looking for a Governance Manager. This opportunity is 100% remote.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Governance Manager with a strong background in federal IT governance and operations to lead and refine IT governance frameworks, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and enhance operational efficiency. This high-impact role combines program leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to optimize IT investments and drive enterprise-wide improvements. If you excel in governance, organizational transformation, and team leadership, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish and oversee IT governance frameworks and policies to support organizational objectives.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely and successful delivery of initiatives.
- Provide executive-level oversight of IT governance programs, identifying gaps, mitigating risks, and implementing transformative solutions.
- Analyze organizational processes and data to uncover trends, mitigate risks, and support informed decision-making.
- Reengineer processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and collaboration.
- Drive the implementation of enterprise-wide strategies, aligning activities with organizational objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Initiate and Manage initiatives to support data standardization, interoperability, and enhanced performance metrics.
- Lead IT governance initiatives aligned with federal regulations and standards.
- Provide guidance on compliance with federal IT reporting requirements, including CPIC and TBM.
- Collaborate with federal agencies and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory mandates.
- Work with Enterprise Architecture leads to develop and implement an Enterprise Architecture Governance framework.
- Align enterprise architecture practices with governance policies to enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment.
- Provide input into Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes to ensure alignment with governance frameworks.
- Assist with the preparation of portfolio summaries and related documentation.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure CPIC compliance with minimal disruption to broader governance objectives.
- Research the technical and management aspects of potential IT strategic initiatives to assist federal agency management and technical staff in evaluating proposed policy changes.
- Work with federal staff to understand IT investment requests, refine those requests, and document business requirements.
- Support alternatives analyses and cost estimating for IT solutions that satisfy the requirements of IT investment requests.
- Support development and tracking of IT investment artifacts and develop plans for reporting the status of IT investments to stakeholders within and outside the agency.
- Work with the CIO and CIO support staff to develop IT policies and processes to support transformation of existing IT governance processes.
- Recommend process improvement for the CPIC process and implement improvements and refinements.
- Develop white papers, reports, memos, information papers, decision papers, process flows, guides, and other materials as needed to support ongoing operations and proposed enhancements.
- Undertake special projects in support of IT Customer Service, including studies, white papers, and product evaluations aimed at improving IT customer services and delivery efficiency.
- Support ongoing and recurring activities related to federal IT governance and IT service management.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals and priorities.
- Provide clear, data-driven reporting to senior leadership, including dashboards and other visual tools, enabling informed decision-making.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to advance business process reengineering and organizational change initiatives.
- Document governance processes and workflows to ensure smooth transitions and consistent operations.
- Mentor team members and provide training to promote adherence to governance standards
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years in Federal IT governance, program management, strategic planning, or enterprise operations.
- Proven ability to manage and enhance governance frameworks, align IT initiatives with business strategy, and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale change initiatives, optimizing performance, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Skills:
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Expertise in federal IT governance policies, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Familiarity with federal IT reporting frameworks, including CPIC and TBM.
- Experience working with dashboards and reporting tools to provide actionable insights.
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field