Technology Compliance & Risk Manager

We are looking to hire a Technology Compliance & Risk Manager who will be responsible for driving technology governance, compliance assurance, audit readiness, and risk oversight initiatives for our semi- client based in Dubai one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable based on performance and business requirements.

The role sits within the Information Technology Department and reports directly to the Head of GRC Technology.

We are looking for a passionate Technology Compliance & Risk Manager who can strengthen the organisation's technology risk posture by ensuring alignment with recognised governance frameworks, overseeing the compliance roadmap, and embedding structured policy and control assurance practices across systems, cloud, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies including AI/ML. You should also have strong experience in IT governance frameworks, audit coordination, policy lifecycle management, and GRC tooling.

Key responsibilities:

• Align technology governance and compliance activities with recognised standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 42000, COBIT, and ITIL
• Define and manage the technology compliance roadmap, including policy review cycles and audit readiness planning
• Own and manage the full technology policy lifecycle (drafting, review, approval, publishing, archiving)
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely evidence collection and remediation tracking
• Monitor operational controls including access management, change management, backup controls, and CMDB governance
• Govern user lifecycle and privileged access controls to ensure compliance with risk and security standards
• Provide compliance dashboards and reporting to leadership and governance committees
• Utilise GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer) to streamline reporting and control monitoring
• Support governance of AI/ML tools and ensure compliance with emerging regulations and data protection requirements

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• 10+ years experience in technology governance, IT compliance, or audit coordination roles.
• Hands-on exposure to ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 42000, COBIT, ITIL, and GDPR frameworks.
• Strong experience in policy and procedure development and control assurance.
• Experience managing audits and maintaining audit readiness within large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Ability to translate technical risks into clear business-level reporting.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ITIL, or COBIT are highly preferred.

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and ensure your contact details are included.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your experience, discuss the opportunity in more detail, and advise on the next steps.