CareerPlan

Interim Associate Director IT Governance (m/f/d)

Cologne, deFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Leads the IT Governance function to ensure transparent, data-driven steering of the IT portfolio, financials, and performance across all domains and functions.

Role type

Senior IC IT Governance Associate Director

Builds

Governance operating model across Portfolio Management, Performance & Insights, and Financials & Analytics

Domain

IT Management / Corporate Governance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL), Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Organizational Design, KPI definition, Automation of governance processes

Preferred skills

Agile operating models (SAFe), Strategic planning methodologies (OKRs, OGSM), Leadership of 10-person team

Responsibilities

Design and improve the Governance operating model; Define governance standards for portfolio steering and financial management; Establish enterprise-wide KPIs and reporting standards; Chair core governance forums for demand management and OpEx/CapEx reviews; Drive standardization and automation of governance reporting; Monitor governance maturity and adoption; Represent Governance in CIO Management Business Reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities