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IT Governance Specialist (Finance)



At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The IT Governance Specialist will work with the IT organization and business stakeholders to design, implement, and ensure compliance with the Technology governance and risk management framework. This role will serve as primary IT liaison for Internal and External auditors and will also be responsible for ensuring that IT activities are aligned with business goals and strategies. This role will develop and maintain IT policies, procedures,and standards, assess and manage IT risks and compliance, and facilitate IT audits and assessments. They will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, support IT investment, forecasting, and lookback process, and help enforce the IT risk management and information security framework.

The IT Governance Specialist will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance framework, including relevant policies and procedures
  • Work closely with senior management to ensure that IT policies and project execution align with the organization's strategic objectives
  • Develop and maintain IT governance metrics and reporting.
  • Serve as primary liaison between IT and Internal / External auditors
  • Conduct IT governance assessments and audits to ensure compliance with policies, SOX, and other regulatory requirements
  • Streamline and lead the IT Financial Management process, ensuring timely and accurate budgeting and forecasting for Technology spend
  • Support Technology Strategy Committee Meetings and Initiatives including Technology Investment Request reviews and Technology Investment lookbacks
  • Support IT Business Partner engagements, including helping set the monthly agenda for stakeholder discussions
  • Help improve internal IT processes to best serve stakeholders
  • Lead IT communications and engagement initiatives
  • Lead project management activities for major IT projects
  • Provide guidance and support to IT teams on IT governance matters

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field
  • Minimum 6 years' experience in IT, Finance, Audit, or relevant field
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in governance, risk management, cyber security, audit or compliance
  • Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical material to diverse audiences ranging from IT team members to business leadership
  • Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001
  • Experience in developing and implementing governance policies and procedures
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired/Preferred Qualifications

  • SOX experience
  • Big 4 experience highly preferred
  • IT, Project Management, or Compliance certifications

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

  • Respect people, safety, environment and the law
  • Follow through on commitments
  • Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
  • Offer solution
  • Step up and lead
  • Don't settle for "good enough"
  • Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
  • Show resilience
  • Lean into challenges
  • Support each other
  • Consider the implications
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Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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