IT Governance

About the role

IT Governance is a subset of GRC focused on controlling IT infrastructure to align IT expenditures with enterprise strategic objectives and effectively manage IT-related risk.

Functional areas and job roles

Whether you’re transitioning into IT Governance or looking to begin your career, this diagram can help you navigate your professional advancement.

• Common Feeder Functional Areas: IT Compliance, Privacy Analysis, IT Auditing
• Common Next Functional Areas: GRC, IT Audit Management, IT Risk Consulting, Privacy Management, IT Risk Management
• Directly Related Roles: IT Governance Analyst, IT Governance Manager

Salary

• Entry–Mid-Level: US$108k average annual salary
• Senior Level: US$145k average annual salary

Requirements

• Education: IT Governance roles generally require an undergraduate degree.
• Prominent business skills requested by employers: Governance, Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Auditing, Operations, Leadership, Risk Management, Detail Oriented

Resources to advance your knowledge and skills

• Online Course: AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment – covers bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy, and use of technology in the context of generative AI.
• Framework: COBIT – a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.
• Tool: Policy Template Library – designed to formally document and communicate required and prohibited activities and behaviors to guide enterprise operational processes.
• Membership: ISACA Local Chapters – over 200 chapters worldwide offering networking, education, and career development opportunities.
• Membership: Member Experience Leadership Series – grow your leadership skills with expert-led events, earn free CPE, and learn to lead yourself, others, and your organization.
• Training: ISACA Conferences – in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge.

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