Head of IT Governance

Company: Nomad Foods Inc
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewIt is an exciting time to join Nomad Foods IT Function. Due to acquisition and organic growth, Nomad Foods has become more ambitious and more complex.As an organisation, we are making significant investments in increasing our usage of technology in managing our SOX compliance and risk management, as well as evolving our business to exploit our growth and acquisition strategy.We are in the middle of significant transformation programmes that will enable the successful candidate to gain critical experience in new technologies and make a lasting contribution to Nomad governance, risk and control capabilities.The role will have responsibility for identifying, managing, and scoping requirements for all IT governance activities - operational and project - and leading a team across Governance & SAP security in 22 markets/6 clusters.The IT Governance Manager sets & implements the Governance strategy and drives department-wide people engagement.ResponsibilitiesIn particular, this role is responsible for the compliance of all Technology-owned IT SOX controls and the audit of IT General Controls. This includes ensuring the day-to-day operation of controls and the identification, management, and implementation of improvements and scope expansion.Additionally, the incumbent will provide management oversight and expertise for the wider IT governance agenda, including IT policy management, IT risk management, systems access control, licensing, resilience, and disaster recovery.This requires strong relationships with key stakeholders and third parties - including internal/external auditors and outsourced service providers.This role is accountable for all Technology systems within scope of Audit/SOX, specifically the ERPs for UK/Ireland, Adriatics, and the 12 markets which will consolidate to 2 ERPs by end of 2027. The role will also take accountability for audit and controls related to other key systems such as sales, planning, HR, and procurement.QualificationsEssential

• Experience in developing and managing IT governance protocols, including IT general controls
• Experience of developing and operating ITGCs in a SOX-regulated environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, coupled with drive and energy to develop and improve controls for a fast-paced and evolving business
• Delivery-focused, proactive, with a sense of urgency, creative problem-solving, and results delivery through others
• Collaborative engagement and influencing skills within IT, the wider business, and externally
• Curious mindset, analytical thinking, and ability to see the bigger picture
• Continuous improvement outlook, thriving on change, with ability to identify issues and solutions
• Able to work as part of a small team, flexible, responsive, and eager to take on new challenges
• Graduate calibre
• Experience as an IT or Governance professional in an audit, governance, or compliance management role
• Leadership in improvement programmes for IT General Controls
• Ability to interpret business risk areas and implement appropriate controls
• Interest and ability to work in a pan-European environmentDesirable
  • Experience in FMCG business environment
  • Experience with SAP authorizations, SAP GRC, and SAP automated controls
  • Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP
  • Experience with system change or acquisition integration projects affecting ITGCs
  • Understanding of primary business processes
  • Pan-European experience is advantageous
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