Governance Executive

About the role

Governance Executives are senior leaders accountable for strategic alignment of IT across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Strategic alignment of IT across the enterprise

Qualifications

• Governance Executive roles generally require an undergraduate degree

Skills

• Leadership
• Management
• Communication
• Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Innovation

Certifications and training

• CGEIT—Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
  ISACA's Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification validates your knowledge, skills and expertise with enterprise IT governance.
• AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment
  AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.
• COBIT
  COBIT: a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.
• ISACA Local Chapters
  ISACA has over 200 chapters worldwide, offering a variety of benefits to members, including networking, education, and career development opportunities.
• Member Experience Leadership Series
  Grow your leadership skills with access to expert-led events with an ISACA membership. Earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.
• ISACA Conferences
  From in-person, virtual to hybrid, ISACA's conferences help you connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge wherever you are.

Related roles

• VP, GRC
• Chief Technology Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• IT Audit Management
• IT Governance
• Privacy Management
• IT Risk Management
• IT Risk Consulting

Average annual salary: US$152k (Executive Level)