North America IT Operations Services Manager

Director Of It Governance

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

The Director of IT Governance is responsible for maintaining a robust IT governance framework that ensures compliance with regulatory, financial, and operational standards. This role oversees IT budgeting, audit readiness, adherence to Military compliance requirements, and leads a team of professionals to deliver governance excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance
• Enforce IT governance principles, policies, and methodologies to align IT initiatives with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Military SAP standards, ITAR, AI EU Regulations & CMMC regulations, and other applicable U.S. government requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness for internal and external reviews, including Law 262 and IT General Controls.
• Responsible for SAP and HFA application security for North America.
• Budget Management
• Lead the planning and execution of IT operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure transparency and accountability for IT expenditures.
• People Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT governance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Define team objectives, set performance goals, and conduct regular meeting cadence with team members.
• Promote collaboration across IT and business units to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Risk & Performance Management
• Implement performance management frameworks and metrics to measure IT application maintenance effectiveness using ServiceNow.
• Oversee IT quality assurance programs as they relate to application change management and security controls.
• Military SAP Compliance
• Ensure SAP systems and related applications meet military compliance standards, including data segregation and secure hosting requirements.
• Collaborate with SAP teams to validate monthly compliance status and maintain documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US person (US citizen or green card holder).
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of IT leadership experience with a focus on governance, compliance, and financial management.
• Proven expertise in SAP environments, including Military SAP compliance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ITAR, Law 262, CMMC 2.0, HIPAA, HITRUST).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA).
• Experienced with IT audit processes and risk management frameworks.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalize on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian's business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification, and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.