Technical Lead - Stakeholder Communication & Governance

Technical Lead - Stakeholder Communication & Governance

Job Description:

We are looking for a well-organized and technically skilled professional to manage stakeholder communication and program governance for [Program/Project/Initiative Name]. This role is key to keeping leaders, sponsors, and teams aligned through structured communication, clear reporting, and timely handling of risks and decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Set up and manage a clear communication plan for stakeholders, including regular meetings, updates, and how to raise issues or decisions.

- Lead governance activities such as steering committee meetings, approvals, decision-making processes, and risk management.

- Create clear, executive-level documents like dashboards, reports, briefing notes, and presentations for leadership updates.

- Track progress against key goals, timelines, and risks. Share updates and raise concerns early to help keep the program on track.

- Act as the main point of contact for all stakeholder communications and engagement.

- Maintain important governance documents like action trackers, decision logs, RACI charts, and compliance records.

- Look for ways to improve communication and governance processes to make them more efficient and effective.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Degree in Business, Information Systems, Project/Program Management, or a related field.

- Experience using data to support decision-making, track risks, and improve reporting.

- Experience in managing stakeholder communication and governance in programs or large projects.

- Skilled in using tools like PowerPoint, Excel, Google Slides to create professional presentations and reports.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to explain complex topics in simple, clear terms.

- Excellent organizational skills. Able to manage multiple priorities and track important details.

- Familiar with project management approaches such as Agile, Waterfall, or SAFe, and governance best practices.

- Comfortable working with senior leaders, technical teams, and cross-functional groups.

Good to have:

- Experience working on technology or digital transformation projects.

- Knowledge of tools like Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Power BI, or other project tracking/reporting platforms.