Lead GRC Consultant (Ref: 196298)
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: charlie.day@forsythbarnes.com
Job Description
We are seeking a senior, strategic leader to steer enterprise GRC initiatives within a highly regulated landscape.
The Lead GRC Technology Enablement & IRM will architect and execute multi-platform GRC programs (eGRC) using tools such as Archer, ServiceNow IRM, and complementary technologies.
Responsibility spans the full lifecycle—from initial strategy and workshop design to configuration supervision, quality assurance, budget governance, and sustained profitability across engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft and deploy enterprise GRC strategy, roadmaps, and operating models tailored to client risk posture and regulatory demands.
- Spearhead multi-platform GRC deployments (Archer, ServiceNow IRM, MetricStream, etc.) driving ERM, ITRM, OTRM, BCM, TPRM, and related domains.
- Ensure alignment with UAE IA, ISO, NIST, COSO, COBIT, and sector-specific standards; manage stakeholder governance and expectations.
- Oversee end-to-end program delivery including chartering, requirements gathering, design, configuration oversight, QA, and go-live readiness; track quality, timelines, and profitability.
- Administer financials, revenue recognition, margins, and resource planning with transparent reporting to organizational leadership.
- Build executive relationships, lead RFPs, and contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities.
Requirements
- 10-12+ years in GRC/IRM/Cyber consulting with experience in Big4 settings.
- Minimum 6+ years directing large-scale eGRC implementations; proven delivery track record.
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA; ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor; Archer or ServiceNow IRM certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s in IT/Engineering; MBA/Master’s preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive housing allowance in Abu Dhabi, plus relocation support where applicable.
- Medical, wellness programs, and annual leave aligned with UAE regulations and company policy.
- Professional development opportunities, including advanced certifications, leadership programs, and industry conferences.
- Flexible hybrid work model with a focus on outcomes and project milestones.
Other
Our client operates in a high-security, regulated market in the UAE.
The role requires strategic leadership, deep GRC domain expertise, and a proven ability to deliver complex program outcomes across large teams and multi-stakeholder environments.
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