Holland America Line · 7 hours ago
Director, IT Risk and Governance
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $207K/yr
8+ years expHolland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873, and they are seeking a Director of IT Risk and Governance. This role is responsible for leading and transforming governance, risk, and compliance programs across the organization while collaborating closely with IT leadership and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with compliance standards and regulatory frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of Risk and Governance professionals to evaluate current and future initiatives, establishing prioritization aligned with brand and enterprise goals
Establish and lead multiple Governance COEs to define standards, set objectives, and track measurable outcomes aligned with departmental priorities
Drive governance and risk maturity assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and execute 2–3-year strategic roadmaps and action plans to modernize governance and compliance practices, ensuring adherence to SOX ITGC, PCI, Data Privacy and other internal policy and regulatory requirements
Foster a collaborative, cross-functional approach to maturity improvements across the broader IT organization
Provide subject matter guidance to peers across brand IT teams
Engage stakeholders across brand IT, corporate IT, shipboard teams, third-party vendors, and executive leadership to align Risk and Governance strategies with operational goals
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams, as well as managed service providers, to ensure service excellence and alignment in execution of governance initiatives
Represent brand governance and risk priorities in strategic planning and decision-making forums at the multi-brand and enterprise level
Serve on cross-functional panels and working groups to influence business continuity decisions and promote best practices
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including SOX ITGC, PCI, corporate security protocols, and data protection standards
Enforce secure architecture, infrastructure, and application standards in partnership with security and enterprise architects through oversight of the Enterprise Architecture COE
Develop and progress robust DR and BCP programs aligned with global standards
Manage training and operational processes to proactively reduce risk exposure and address evolving compliance requirements
Act as a compliance advisor across IT projects, embedding regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle and leading awareness efforts to foster a compliance-first culture
Oversee annual compliance assessments, DR/BCP cycles, and risk management processes, while providing executive leadership with clear visibility into risk posture and mitigation strategies
Lead financial planning and stewardship of Risk and Governance investments
Develop and execute KPI and ROI tracking for Governance COEs, ensuring performance metrics are clearly defined, consistently measured, and transparently reported
Establish data-driven frameworks to evaluate governance effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and demonstrate the value of risk and compliance programs across the enterprise
Hold accountability for Risk and Governance team performance, including delivery timelines, service quality, and alignment with organizational priorities
Oversee execution of governance projects and initiatives, including annual testing and remediation cycles
Mentor direct reports and champion continuous process improvement through structured governance and operational discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or compliance
At least 3 years in a leadership capacity
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as SOX ITGC and PCI-DSS
Experience managing disaster recovery and business continuity programs
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field
Professional certifications
Experience working in a global enterprise environment
Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as GDPR
Benefits
Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Health Benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Professional Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Company
Holland America Line
Originally founded over 140 years ago, Holland America is a long estanblished name in the cruise industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70M2025-01-07Undisclosed· $70M
Leadership Team
Beth Bodensteiner
President
Recent News
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