He has represented the Northern Ireland national team at international level and is currently goalkeeping coach at Scottish Championship club Queen's Park.

After leaving Celtic, he joined fellow Scottish Premier League side Dundee United, but left after one season having not made a first-team appearance.

[12] This included playing in the 2010 Scottish Cup Final, which Ross County lost 3–0 to McGovern's former club Dundee United,[13] and making his full international debut.

[15] He played in the final on 10 April 2011, as Ross County lifted the trophy after a 2–0 win against Queen of the South at McDiarmid Park.

[17] After leaving Ross County, McGovern joined up with St Johnstone for pre-season training[18] before he signed for Falkirk on 20 July 2011.

[19] He quickly established himself as first choice goalkeeper and on 21 September 2011, played in Falkirk's 3–2 Scottish League Cup win over holders Rangers.

[29] During September and October 2014, McGovern set a club record of 437 minutes without conceding a goal in the Scottish top flight.

[31] In January 2015, McGovern became club captain after the incumbent Martin Canning was promoted to manager following Alex Neil's departure to Norwich City.

[33] He made his debut on 13 August 2016, replacing John Ruddy at half-time in Norwich City's 0–0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

[34] Throughout his time at Norwich, McGovern played a crucial role within the squad, contributing significantly to the team's success and stability.

He stepped in as the starting goalkeeper following injuries to the first-choice keeper Tim Krul and performed admirably, helping Norwich maintain their strong form.

He received plaudits for a series of "heroic saves" that restricted Germany to a 1–0 win during the group stages of the Euro 2016 finals on 21 June 2016, keeping Northern Ireland's goal difference down and helping them qualify for the knockout round of 16.