Permanent Digital Solutions Governance Manager | AECOM Vacancies
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AECOM Vacancies – Digital Solutions Governance Manager
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Company: AECOM
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Technology Management
Company Description
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Job Description
Job Summary:
AECOM is seeking a Digital Solutions Governance Manager to lead the establishment, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization’s governance framework. This role ensures strategic alignment, optimizes resource utilization, manages risk, and promotes transparency and accountability across business functions. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for key governance pillars, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and serve as the primary liaison between business lines and the central Governance Council.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in the office and the remainder Remote, based in Cape Town, Pretoria, or Durban.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management (3 Direct Reports):
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Budget & Planning Analyst:
- Oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of departmental and project budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Guide spending pattern analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Approve budget proposals and provide financial insights to the Governance Council.
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Software Rationalization Specialist:
- Direct the assessment and optimization of the organization’s software application portfolio.
- Lead efforts to identify redundancies, consolidate applications, and recommend retirement or replacement strategies.
- Oversee the development of modernization roadmaps.
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License Management & Analytics Specialist:
- Manage software and service licenses, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements.
- Analyze license data to support cost-saving and strategic procurement decisions.
- Implement license management tools and processes.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the team.
Governance Framework & Policy:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve governance policies and frameworks.
- Align governance practices with industry best practices, regulations, and organizational goals.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of governance processes and decisions.
Business Line Coordination & Facilitation:
- Serve as the primary liaison between governance functions and regional business lines.
- Engage stakeholders to understand needs and initiatives requiring governance oversight.
- Facilitate workshops and working groups to drive governance initiatives.
- Communicate policies effectively to ensure adoption.
Governance Council Management:
- Coordinate Governance Council meetings, including agenda preparation and minutes.
- Drive discussions and synthesize perspectives for effective decision-making.
- Track action items and present governance reports to leadership.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identify, assess, and monitor governance-related risks.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure policy adherence.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies within the governance framework.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in governance, operations, finance, or IT management, including 2+ years in leadership.
- Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, software lifecycle, and license management.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
Skills:
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Leadership & Team Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Acumen
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Proficiency in governance tools (e.g., GRC software)
Preferred Requirements:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certifications in governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL) or project management (PMP) are a plus.
Additional Information
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, flexible work options, and professional development programs.
As the global infrastructure leader, AECOM is committed to solving complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams collaborate with clients worldwide to create sustainable, resilient solutions.
Join a workplace that champions growth, innovation, and opportunity. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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How to Apply
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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