PMO Governance Lead ensuring all projects comply with governance standards across portfolios at SS&C. Overseeing the implementation of methodologies for consistent project delivery.
Responsibilities
Establish and enforce governance frameworks to ensure projects comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Develop and maintain PMO policies, processes, and templates, driving consistency and scalability across delivery teams.
Monitor and report on portfolio health, including status updates, RAID logs, financial tracking, and resource utilization.
Facilitate governance forums and steering committees, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment with strategic priorities.
Provide oversight and assurance on project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring adherence to quality gates and compliance checkpoints.
Lead risk and issue management practices, ensuring proactive identification, escalation, and resolution.
Champion continuous improvement, leveraging lessons learned and metrics to refine governance processes and enhance delivery maturity.
Engage with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
Ensure audit readiness, maintaining accurate, version-controlled documentation and compliance evidence.
Support change management initiatives, ensuring governance frameworks evolve to meet organizational and regulatory changes.
Mentor and guide project managers and PMO team members, building capability and promoting best practices.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in PMO governance, portfolio management, or project delivery within financial services, wealth management, or technology environments.
Deep understanding of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements in financial services.
Proven expertise in SDLC, Agile, and structured project management methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, influencing at senior levels and driving consensus.
Experience in financial controls, budget oversight, and risk management.
Proficiency in PMO tools and platforms, including Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) and portfolio management systems.
Calm, assertive, and decisive under pressure, ensuring governance integrity in challenging situations.
Ability to lead change and embed governance practices across diverse teams and geographies.
Experience in Superannuation, Wealth Management, or Transfer Agency operations (highly desirable).
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