IT Governance Manager

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology (IT) Risk Management & Governance, the IT Governance Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the bank's IT governance framework to ensure alignment with business strategy, regulatory expectations, and risk appetite. This role provides governance and oversight of IT policies, risk management, regulatory compliance, and IT performance, ensuring that technology operations and projects support safe and sound banking practices. The position interacts directly with senior IT leaders, Enterprise Risk Management, internal and external auditors, and regulators to strengthen the bank's IT control environment. This is a hybrid position based out of our McKinney, TX or Winter Haven, FL office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish, maintain, and enforce the IT governance framework aligned to NIST, FFEIC, COBIT, ITIL and other industry regulations.

• Define and oversee IT policies, standards, and procedures covering information technology operations and infrastructure, access management, change management, vendor management and disaster recovery and business continuity.

• Support IT Steering Committees and ensure transparency in IT decision-making and project prioritization.

• Implement governance metrics and reporting through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for IT risk and control effectiveness.

• Monitor emerging trends in IT governance, regulatory changes, and technology advancements to update frameworks and policies accordingly.

• Foster a culture of governance and risk awareness through training, workshops, and communication with IT teams and business units.

• Prepare and present reports on IT governance metrics, risk profiles, and compliance status to executive leadership and board committees.

• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong risk management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Deep understanding of regulatory expectations in banking technology governance.

• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to engage with auditors and regulators.

• Task management and adaptability

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.

• Experience: 5+ years of IT governance, IT risk, or IT Internal audit experience in banking or financial services. At least 3 years in IT field (preferred)

• Certifications/Specific Knowledge:

  • Experience in implementing IT governance and risk frameworks in a regulated banking environment.

  • Working knowledge of FFIEC IT Handbooks, NIST, OCC Heightened Standards, SOX ITGC requirements, GLBA Safeguards Rule, and related regulatory frameworks

  • Project management experience strongly recommended.

  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

  • Preferred certification: CISA, CRISC, or other related

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

• New employee orientation

• Required annual compliance training

• On-going risk training, & cross department training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

For telecommuters or hybrid: Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.