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Specialist, Technology Governance

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Job Description

Life at U Mobile

We are Passionate, Innovative, Trustworthy, Team-Oriented & Fun-Loving.

At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team.

Let's start your journey with an award-winning organization!

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Top Reasons To Join Us!

  • Awarded For
  • Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024)
  • Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
  • Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
  • Flexi working hours arrangements
  • Staff Line & Device Subsidy
  • Smart Casual Attire
  • Child Parental Care Leave
  • Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
  • Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Role

The Day-To-Day Activities

  • Governance Framework & Policy Management
  • Develop, implement, and maintain technology governance frameworks, policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Lead periodic policy reviews to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices (ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, NIST).
  • Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and approval processes.
  • Risk & Compliance Oversight
  • Lead and coordinate technology-related risk assessments (IT, network, cybersecurity, cloud, operational).
  • Ensure timely remediation of risk treatments and audit findings.
  • Drive regulatory compliance activities (e.g., PDPA, MCMC, ISO certifications).
  • Identify emerging risks and evaluate effectiveness of existing controls.
  • IT Controls, Internal Audit & Third Party Audit Assurance
  • Establish, maintain, and monitor IT General Controls (ITGC), cybersecurity controls, and network controls.
  • Lead periodic internal control testing cycles and evaluate control effectiveness across IT and network domains.
  • Support internal audits by preparing evidence, coordinating with control owners, responding to audit queries, and ensuring timely closure of findings.
  • Coordinate third party audits (regulatory audits, ISO 27001 audits, security assessments, vendor audits) including planning, evidence management, walkthroughs, and remediation tracking.
  • Oversee governance of outsourced/managed services to ensure contractual and security compliance.
  • Provide assurance over critical technology processes such as access management, change governance, configuration standards, and incident response.
  • Change, Incident & Problem Governance
  • Oversee governance of technology changes, ensuring risk-based evaluation, testing, documentation, and approval compliance.
  • Review high-impact incidents and root cause analysis (RCA) reports to ensure governance and control adherence.
  • Monitor trends in incidents and changes to drive process improvements and prevent recurrence.
  • Technology Risk Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Prepare governance dashboards and reports for senior leadership, risk committees, and the Board.
  • Act as the primary liaison for auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders on governance matters.
  • Conduct briefings and training sessions for IT, network, and cybersecurity teams on governance requirements.
  • Project & Investment Governance
  • Oversee governance compliance for technology initiatives and digital transformation projects.
  • Ensure security and risk assessments are integrated into project lifecycles.
  • Validate alignment of secure by design with enterprise architecture and governance frameworks.
  • Continuous Improvement & Governance Culture
  • Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and governance excellence across technology functions.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline governance processes without compromising risk posture.
  • Lead awareness sessions and campaigns related to governance, policy compliance, and risk ownership.

About You

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

  • COBIT, CRISC, CISM, CISSP
  • ISO 27001 LA/LI
  • ITIL, PMP

Experience

  • 7+ years in technology governance, IT risk, cybersecurity governance, or IT audit.
  • Experience working across IT operations, network engineering, and security teams.
  • Strong familiarity with ITGC, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and governance mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Good understanding of IT and network technologies
  • Risk identification, evaluation, and reporting skills
  • Strong leadership and influence without authority

Personal Attributes

  • Detail oriented, structured, and organized
  • High ethical standards and integrity
  • Calm and composed under pressure (especially during audits/incidents)
  • Assertive yet collaborative with cross functional teams
  • Able to explain complex concepts in simple terms

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What's Next Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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