Head of Governance, Atlassian

Atlassian

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

170500.00 - 227300.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Atlassian is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the position of Head of Governance. In this key leadership role, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing business value by effectively overseeing governance practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adherence to all relevant standards and policies. The focus will be on strengthening, redefining, and implementing a comprehensive governance framework for training and awareness that aligns with and supports the organization’s strategic objectives. The individual will spearhead the management of governance strategies, ensuring alignment with both commercial and federal regulatory requirements. This role involves leading the development and execution of governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure our training and awareness initiatives adhere to the highest standards. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for developing metrics and dashboards to effectively monitor and report on progress and effectiveness. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an individual to join a rapidly transforming and scaling business and play a crucial role in enabling business value.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and implement a comprehensive governance strategy that supports the organization’s goals and mitigates risk
Lead the governance function in collaboration with senior leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of governance policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure policies are effectively communicated and integrated into business operations
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Stay abreast of emerging regulations and assess their potential impact on the organization
Establish and maintain governance frameworks, including the implementation of best practices in governance and compliance
Regularly review and update governance frameworks to ensure they are current and effective
Collaborate with risk management teams to identify, assess, and mitigate governance-related risks
Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to provide insights into governance and compliance performance
Engage with key stakeholders, including senior management and board members, to provide updates on governance activities and initiatives
Foster a culture of compliance and governance across the organization
Lead and mentor a team of governance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
Ensure continuous development and training of team members
Work closely with other departments such as Legal, IT, and Internal Audit to ensure cohesive governance strategies and initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams to address complex governance challenges

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in Governance, risk management, compliance management, cloud compliance, product compliance and relevant domain
10+ years of experience as a people manager
Strong knowledge of governance management frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive cultural change, and influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts clearly and concisely

What we offer:

health coverage
paid volunteer days
wellness resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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