GOVERNANCE MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

GOVERNANCE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $110,940

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/6/2026

Under supervision, the class is responsible for managing, measuring. and monitoring controls in support of decision-making, policies, risk management and compliance, while supporting IT governance activities that ensure alignment with departmental standards, enterprise policies, and organizational objectives, while supporting IT governance activities that ensure alignment with departmental standards, enterprise policies, and organizational objectives, and performs related duties as required.

This class is assigned to the City's Functional Support Information Technology Job Family which supports associates plans, manages. and delivers business functional activities in support of business performance, including activities that reinforce technology governance practices across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Provides oversight of software, product, and business customer operations including continuity management, automated testing, and change management

* Supports process documentation and review; reporting and analytics; managing, measuring. and monitoring controls in support of decision-making policies and compliance

* Supports the implementation of IT governance standards, policies, and procedures to guide technology operations and decision-making

* Assists in coordinating cross-department governance activities to ensure alignment with technology strategies and compliance requirements

* Supports monitoring of key performance measures that provide visibility into governance and operational outcomes

* Assists in supporting IT risk management processes related to governance activities, including escalation and documentation practices

* Coordinates and tracks audits and provides guidance on appropriate audit responses

* Monitors technology usage and ensuring processes and policies are adhered to for new technology within the environment

* Drives compliance by providing governance and ensuring compliance across and within the organization.

* Creates and manages against objectives and key results (OKRs)

* Works as a willing and valued team member accountable for achieving OKRs that drive success

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8am-4pm (flexible)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Seven (7) years of work experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), Information Security, or Audit, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree, plus five (5) years of work experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), Information Security, or Audit, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of work experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), Information Security, or Audit, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher, plus two (2) years of work experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), Information Security, or Audit

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed applicants possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor