Director, Technology Governance

Category/Area of Expertise: IT & Technology

Job Requisition: 500589

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: OCIO - Budget & Financial Mgmt (5175549)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose

Technology governance is not just about controls-it's about enabling the business to move with speed, clarity, and confidence. As our Technology organization continues to evolve, this role will shape a more modern, risk-aware, and well-governed environment that supports innovation at scale.

As Director of Technology Governance, you will own and evolve the enterprise governance function-establishing clear guardrails, decision rights, and operating standards that enable teams to move faster with confidence. You'll bring together governance, audit readiness, and knowledge management into a cohesive, scalable approach that strengthens how we operate across the organization.

This is a highly visible role within IT, partnering closely with Internal Audit, Information Security, and senior Technology leaders. You will help embed \"compliance by design,\" enhance transparency across risk and decision-making, and drive measurable maturity-without slowing the business down.

If you're energized by turning governance into a strategic enabler and shaping how a large, evolving Technology organization makes decisions and manages risk, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting, enterpris"])self.__next_f.push([1,"esence with the ability to translate strategy into actionable outcomesDeep understanding of control frameworks and regulatory environments (e.g., SOX ITGC, NIST, ISO 27001), as well as second line oversight and audit cycles Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, or similar
• Experience leading governance, risk, or compliance functions in large, complex organizations
• Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC/IRM, Archer) and enterprise knowledge management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)
• Experience supporting enterprise architecture or digital transformation initiatives
• Additional certifications in IT service management or risk frameworks (e.g., ITIL, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.