Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager at Lucid

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in establishing and maintaining Enterprise Governance Frameworks, including policy governance, version control, ownership, approval workflows, and lifecycle management
  • Experience leading cross-functional governance committees (e.g., Risk Committee, Compliance Steering Group) and defining key governance indicators (KGIs) and performance metrics
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management frameworks integrating strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks
  • Skills in maintaining Enterprise Risk Registers, conducting risk assessments/workshops, and leading Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Crisis Management exercises
  • Knowledge of overseeing compliance with national, regional, and international regulations (e.g., PDPL, NCA, ISO, labor regulations, financial reporting, corporate governance)
  • Ability to supervise Data Protection & Privacy Officer (DPO), integrate regulatory/contractual obligations into workflows, and manage internal audits, certifications, and compliance monitoring
  • Experience maintaining Regulatory Obligations Registers and acting as a strategic compliance advisor to department heads
  • Capability to act as liaison between Compliance, Legal, and external counsel; review contracts (MSAs, DPAs) for compliance; and coordinate responses to audits/inquiries
  • Proficiency in monitoring regulatory developments in SaaS, AI, data protection, and cross-border hosting
  • Expertise in developing Code of Conduct, whistleblowing mechanisms, ethics initiatives, and internal controls for fraud prevention, conflicts of interest, and procurement
  • Experience supporting due diligence for partnerships, vendors, and acquisitions
  • Ability to drive risk-aware/compliance-first culture, deliver organization-wide training with HR, ensure departmental ownership, and advise senior management

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain the Enterprise Governance Framework, aligning policies, processes, and decision-making with corporate objectives
  • Lead policy governance across departments, ensuring version control, ownership, approval workflows, and policy lifecycle management
  • Facilitate cross-functional governance committees (e.g., Risk Committee, Compliance Steering Group)
  • Define key governance indicators (KGIs) and performance metrics to track organizational maturity
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework integrating strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks
  • Maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Register, coordinating risk identification and mitigation across functions
  • Conduct risk assessments and workshops with business units to promote ownership and accountability
  • Lead Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Crisis Management exercises
  • Oversee company-wide compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., PDPL, NCA, ISO, labor, financial reporting, corporate governance)
  • Integrate regulatory and contractual compliance into operational workflows
  • Supervise the Data Protection & Privacy Officer (DPO) for alignment with compliance strategy
  • Coordinate internal audits, certifications, compliance monitoring; track findings, remediation, and improvements
  • Maintain a comprehensive Regulatory Obligations Register
  • Act as strategic compliance advisor to department heads for functional policies
  • Liaise between Compliance, Legal, and external counsel for regulatory interpretation and operationalization
  • Collaborate with Legal on client contracts, MSAs, DPAs for compliance implications
  • Coordinate responses to client audits, regulatory inquiries, or due diligence requests
  • Monitor government/regulatory developments in SaaS, AI, data protection, cross-border hosting; advise leadership
  • Develop and oversee Code of Conduct, whistleblowing, ethics initiatives
  • Partner with Finance/HR on internal controls for fraud, conflicts, procurement
  • Support due diligence for partnerships, vendors, acquisitions
  • Drive risk-aware and compliance-first culture across departments
  • Partner with HR for governance/compliance training organization-wide
  • Ensure departmental ownership of risk/compliance responsibilities
  • Act as governance advisor to senior management
  • Monitor emerging regulations and risk trends; lead continuous improvement and reporting

Skills

GRC
Enterprise Governance
Risk Management
Compliance Oversight
Policy Governance
Risk Assessments
Business Continuity Planning
Crisis Management
Data Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Internal Audits
ISO Standards

Lucid

Visual collaboration tools for teams

About Lucid

Lucid provides tools for visual collaboration, helping teams brainstorm, diagram, and visualize complex ideas and software. Its main products include Lucidchart, which allows for intelligent diagramming, Lucidspark for virtual brainstorming sessions, and Cloud Insights for visualizing software architecture. These tools are especially beneficial for remote teams, enabling them to collaborate effectively as if they were in the same room. Lucid serves a wide range of clients, including nearly all Fortune 500 companies, and operates on a subscription-based model with various pricing tiers to meet different organizational needs. The company's goal is to simplify complexity, providing teams with the clarity and context necessary to work efficiently.

South Jordan, UtahHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$161.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Comprehensive portfolio of health benefits
Equity
Eight-week paid sabbatical after 5 years
Paid parental/family leave
Annual Hackathon and frequent game nights
Personal and career development through Lucid Learning
Community engagement and giving through Lucid Heart

Risks

Emerging competitors like Miro and MURAL pose a threat to Lucid's market share.
Data privacy concerns may arise with Lucid's expanding data residency program.
Dependence on partnerships with tech giants could risk if they develop competing products.

Differentiation

Lucid offers a comprehensive visual collaboration suite with Lucidchart and Lucidspark.
Lucid's products are used by 99% of Fortune 500 companies, showcasing strong enterprise presence.
Lucid's AI-driven enhancements and integrations with Microsoft 365 and Slack set it apart.

Upsides

Lucid's expansion into EMEA strengthens data security and compliance for regional customers.
Inclusion in Forbes Cloud 100 for five consecutive years highlights Lucid's market leadership.
Lucid's FedRAMP authorization opens opportunities in the public sector for secure collaboration.

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