SFIA Skill
Corporate governance of IT GOVN
The planning and implementation of initiatives and procedures to ensure that the IT services used by an organisation, and the technology which supports them, deliver value, are efficient in use of resources, and are compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations. The implementation of systems and IT controls to measure performance, manage risk and ensure that IT and the business work together to support the business purpose.
Corporate governance of IT: Level 7
Takes overall responsibility for development and communication of the organisation's strategy for corporate governance of IT. Coordinates IT and Business resources to meet specific business objectives and create value for the stakeholders by improving the performance of the organisation, whilst maintaining the principles of professional standards, accountability, openness, equality and diversity and clarity of purpose. Ensures that the organisation's business processes are compliant with relevant legislation, and that the organisation operates according to the principles embedded in ISO/IEC38500:2008.
Corporate governance of IT: Level 6
Coordinates IT and business resources to meet specific business objectives whilst maintaining the principles of professional standards, accountability, openness, equality and diversity and clarity of purpose. Takes responsibility for review of management processes (and decisions) to ensure that they are compliant with the organisation's strategy for corporate governance of IT. Is familiar with ISO/IEC38500:2008 and the principles embedded within it. Ensures that effective controls are in place for internal delegation, audit and control and that the board receives timely reports and advice that will inform their decisions. Ensures that effective staffing and committee structures are in place to support the work of the board and that proper relationships exist between the organisation and the external auditors.