Senior Consultant implementing SAP Master Data Governance solutions at Wavestone. Collaborating with clients to optimize data processes and strategies in a hybrid work environment.
About the role
- 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).
Benefits
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
- Income Protection Insurance & Salary Continuance
- Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leave
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave
- Death & TPD Insurance
- Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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