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Vice President, IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance
The Vice President of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for establishing and overseeing the organization's IT governance framework, managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining robust corporate controls. This role requires expertise in governance, risk and compliance, audits, policy and procedure administration, and information security (Infosec) sales support to strengthen the organization's overall IT security posture.
In this role, you will:
- Develop strategic plans for areas of responsibility based on corporate strategy. Strategic decisions are critical to functional/area performance and likely have medium-term impact. Manages change and develops risk mitigation plans.
- Governance Framework: Develop, implement, and maintain an IT governance framework to ensure consistent management practices and adherence to industry standards.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks by implementing effective risk management strategies and processes.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices by developing and enforcing IT policies and procedures.
- Audit Oversight: Lead and manage internal and external IT audits, ensuring that all audit findings are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Corporate Controls: Establish and maintain robust corporate controls to safeguard the organization's IT assets and infrastructure.
- Policy & Procedure Administration: Develop and administer IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to support the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
- Infosec Sales Support: Provide information security support to the sales team, ensuring that security requirements are met in all customer engagements and contracts.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leadership, IT teams, and other key stakeholders to align IT GRC initiatives with organizational goals and priorities.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of IT GRC practices, technologies, and processes to stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Training and Development: Provide training, mentorship, and development opportunities to IT staff to enhance their skills and capabilities in governance, risk, and compliance.
We would love to hear from you if:
- You have more 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, etc.) are preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- You have experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of accountability and compliance. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- You have Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to align IT governance and risk management strategies with organizational goals.
- You have proficiency in IT GRC tools and technologies.
- You understands the challenges facing the organization beyond the department. Develops solutions in partnership with other department leaders to solve problems for their specific department or a bigger segment of the company.
- You have deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies. Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, risk management methodologies, and compliance requirements.
- You have familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX.
- You have strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks and practices to safeguard organizational assets.
We’d be especially excited if you have:
- Capability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Skilled in managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Proven ability to manage and respond to complex IT audits and compliance issues.
- Ability to stay updated with emerging technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes
This position is available for remote work across most of the United States, except for the states listed below. SoundHound AI DOES NOT offer employment in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. This is a remote-based role. Regardless of workplace arrangement, employees within a 60-mile radius of a SoundHound AI office are expected to work from the office on three pre-scheduled, company-wide “core days” per month to encourage cross-team connection and in-person collaboration.
The estimated salary for this position is $238,000 - $275,000 plus equity. In addition to salary and equity, you will receive comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience.
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By working at SoundHound AI, you will join hundreds of employees across the globe who strive every day to create exceptional AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and patients. We are a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win.
Our mission is to build voice AI for the world and use our global, diverse perspectives to achieve real generational breakthroughs. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.
Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers.
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