At Kids&Us, we are passionate about learning and leaders in teaching English to children from 1 year old! Our purpose is to empower the development of new generations through meaningful English learning.
More than 170,000 children learn English in our more than 600 schools in 10 countries. We are a community of more than 6,500 professionals, and we continue to grow, always looking for new talent to join our great team.
The Head of IT Governance is a key role within the IT department, designed to align all IT areas with the strategic objectives of the department and the organization. This role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities, leading governance, project and service management, and acting as a strategic partner to the CTO on high-impact initiatives.
The role also serves as a facilitator for developing emerging capabilities and ensures that IT delivers business value through solid frameworks, shared methodologies, and continuous improvement processes. Additionally, this person will directly take on Project Manager responsibilities for selected key projects, ensuring hands-on leadership and successful execution.
As Head of IT Governance, you will be responsible for:
* Design, implement, and manage the IT governance framework to ensure alignment of all IT areas with the strategic objectives of the organization.
* Supervise and prioritize portfolio management, ensuring that initiatives generate business value and align with company priorities.
* Work closely with the CTO to define and execute IT strategic planning and strengthen the organizational maturity of the department.
* Act as a facilitator between IT and business units, fostering constant and effective collaboration to ensure IT meets their needs and priorities.
* Lead the definition and monitoring of policies, procedures, and key metrics to evaluate the performance of IT services and projects.
* Manage a team of IT Project Managers and Change Management to ensure effective project delivery within established timelines and budgets.
* Act as a Business Relationship Manager (BRM), ensuring IT delivers the right services with expected quality and cost standards.
* Perform the role of Service Owner, overseeing the quality of delivered services and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage risks related to services and projects, mitigating potential negative impacts and ensuring efficient management.
* Serve as Project Manager for selected key projects, taking direct ownership of planning, execution, and delivery to meet strategic objectives.
What skills and attitudes are we looking for?
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years leading teams and managing projects and services.
* Experience in roles related to IT governance, BRM, Service Owner, or leadership in project offices.
* Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, portfolio management, and digital transformation.
* Results-oriented with the ability to implement continuous improvement processes and change management.
* Ability to lead and align multidisciplinary teams with clear strategic objectives.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
* Proven experience in defining and measuring key metrics related to services and projects.
And what does Kids&Us offer you?
* A permanent contract that will give you stability and confidence in your professional career.
* Hybrid mode (2 office days and 3 teleworking days per week).
* Flexible schedule from Monday to Thursday.
* Intensive schedule on Fridays and summer months.
* Language classes so you can continue to improve your level and enhance your language skills.
* Celebrate your birthday with a day off! We want you to enjoy your special day.
* Benefit from flexible pay for; meals, public transport, childcare and health insurance for you, your partner and your children.
* If you have children, you can benefit from a 50% discount on Kids&Us courses for them. We want your whole family to be part of our community.
* In addition, you will have access to exclusive discounts on other Kids&Us activities and products, so you can enjoy everything we have to offer.
If you think Kids&Us is the company you would like to be part of, we look forward to hearing from you!
Kids&Us is a diverse company, and we are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusion. At Kids&Us we offer equal opportunities. We do not accept discrimination or harassment of any kind. We accept the uniqueness of each person and encourage them to be their true selves.
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