Summary: This high-impact leadership role involves designing, implementing, and operationalizing a COBIT 2019-based IT and Cybersecurity Governance Model across LATAM and the Caribbean. Highlights: 1. Lead COBIT 2019 implementation programs and IT/Cybersecurity Governance 2. Define target governance state and develop improvement roadmaps 3. Facilitate executive workshops and governance training sessions **COBIT Implementer \- Latam** ============================== Remote \| LATAM \& Caribbean \| Full\-Time (Flexible) **About the Company**Our client is a leading compliance and governance services provider headquartered in Miami, with operations across Latin America and the Caribbean. They support a major multinational organization operating in 30\+ countries across the region, serving as their exclusive compliance partner for over 10 years. The organization operates in the telecommunications and IT sector and is strengthening its IT governance framework to align with **COBIT 2019 standards** . **Primary Objective**Design, implement, and operationalize a **COBIT 2019\-based IT and Cybersecurity Governance Model** , ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations across LATAM and the Caribbean. This is a high\-impact leadership role, requiring someone who can operate at executive, semi\-executive, and operational levels. **Scope of Responsibilities*** Conduct **COBIT 2019 maturity assessments** across IT and cybersecurity domains * Define target governance state and develop structured improvement roadmaps * Map COBIT objectives (EDM, APO, BAI, DSS, MEA) to existing frameworks such as: + ISO 27001 + NIST CSF + Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) * Define governance roles, RACI matrices, accountability models, and decision rights * Develop governance KPIs and KRIs aligned with executive reporting needs * Lead governance adoption and change management initiatives * Facilitate executive workshops and governance training sessions * Provide strategic guidance across multicultural, multi\-country teams * Support operationalization of governance processes into daily operations **Key Deliverables*** COBIT 2019 Maturity Assessment Report * Governance Target State \& Transformation Roadmap * COBIT\-to\-ISO/NIST Mapping Artifacts * Governance KPIs \& Dashboard Framework * Executive Training Materials \& Workshop Outputs **Success Metrics*** Measurable improvement in IT governance maturity * Clear ownership and accountability for IT controls * Sustainable governance processes embedded into operations * Executive alignment and visibility into IT \& cybersecurity performance **Required Experience \& Qualifications****Must Have:** * Minimum **5\+ years of hands\-on experience implementing COBIT frameworks** * Proven experience leading or overseeing COBIT implementation programs * Strong understanding of IT Governance \& Cybersecurity Governance * Experience mapping COBIT to ISO 27001, NIST CSF or similar frameworks * Ability to operate at executive and operational levels * Strong stakeholder communication skills * Fluent English (professional working proficiency required) * Strong background verification eligibility (criminal background checks required) **Nice to Have:** * Experience in Telecommunications or IT industry * Experience in multi\-country governance environments * Spanish fluency (highly preferred) * Experience working with distributed teams across LATAM \& Caribbean **Work Model \& Time Commitment*** Remote role (LATAM \& Caribbean candidates only) * Panama time zone alignment required * Contract role (12 months initially, potential extension or long\-term opportunity) * Full\-time preferred (8 hours/day), but open to senior advisory profile (part\-time leadership model) **Compensation*** Monthly rate: **USD $3,000 – $3,500** * Flexible structure depending on time commitment (hourly equivalent possible) **Governance \& Reporting Structure*** Weekly operational check\-ins with Senior Manager, GRC * Monthly status reports (progress, risks, milestones) * Quarterly executive\-level reporting and governance review **Ideal Candidate Profile**We are looking for someone who: * Has successfully implemented COBIT end\-to\-end * Can lead without being micromanaged * Is confident presenting to executives * Understands governance beyond theory (practical implementation) * Thrives in multicultural environments * Can move fast due to urgency of the role **Compliance \& Background Requirements**Due to the sensitive nature of the information handled by the organization: * Criminal background verification required * Education and employment verification required * Strong professional references mandatory **Hiring Process*** Internal Interview (Hiring Organization) * Client Interview * Contract \& Onboarding *Urgency: Immediate hiring need.*