Technology Governance Lead
Who we are:
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in technology governance, risk, and compliance. You know how to align IT initiatives with business goals while ensuring regulatory and operational standards are met. A clear communicator and effective collaborator, you’re skilled at driving governance practices across complex, cross-functional teams.
What you'll do:
As The Technology Governance lead, you'll drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Geotab's technology governance framework, specifically focusing on our cloud platforms, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources. This role will ensure technology alignment with business objectives, manage risks, and uphold standards across these critical domains, collaborating closely with technical and business leaders.
How you'll make an impact:
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Govern the evolution and application of Geotab’s Technology Strategy in partnership with leadership and key partners.
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Ensure technology initiatives align with strategic goals and architectural principles.
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Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Development and other teams to establish, document, and enforce reference architectures, technology requirements, and standards for cloud and AI.
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Oversee conformance to technology standards, policies, and procedures.
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Integrate technology security best practices into governance frameworks, working closely with the internal Security team.
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Identify, evaluate, and manage technology risks, escalating unacceptable risks and translating them into governing policies.
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Ensure risk tolerance levels are clearly defined and adhered to within cloud and AI domains.
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Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within the technology landscape.
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Lead assessments of new technologies and approaches relevant to cloud and AI governance, cloud, and AI.
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Drive initiatives to reduce technical debt and enhance technology maturity.
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Use approved machine learning models to optimize cloud services governance.
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Work with Finops to implement AI-driven cost prediction models and optimize cloud spending and proactive cost-saving strategies.
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Proactively monitor cloud services compliance through AI technologies.
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Collaborate with senior technical and business leaders to understand requirements and ensure governance enables business outcomes.
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Provide leadership and guidance on technology governance projects and initiatives.
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Create and maintain clear, accessible policy, process, and procedure documentation.
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Support the development and delivery of technical training related to governance policies and standards.
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Champion governance principles across the organization.
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Manage and prioritize governance-related tasks and initiatives using appropriate tools.
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Support Geotab's global strategic initiatives through effective technology governance.
What you'll bring to the role:
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8 - 10 years of required previous experience in Information Technology Systems or a similar role.
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5 - 7 years experience with Cloud Platforms Operations, Architecture, SDLC and Security.
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Cloud technologies expertise related to governance activities.
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Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
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Familiarity with AI platforms, machine learning models, strong understanding of AI governance principles and experience in assessing risks associated with AI systems.
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Knowledge regarding AI-driven solutions in cloud platforms(GCP, AWS).
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
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A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
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Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides,Visio, Lucidchart).
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Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
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Associate or professional cloud certification related to cloud architecture and security (GCP, AWS).
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
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