PMO Risk & Governance Manager

AXA UK plc; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Royal Tunbridge Wells is looking for a PMO Risk & Governance Manager to lead risk management efforts. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role includes leading risk workshops, producing reports, and developing KPIs to ensure effective risk management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and promotes a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Contributory pension schemes

Private health cover

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Car allowances or company cars

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and commitment to operational integrity are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk workshops and develop resources for a proactive risk culture.
• Identify threats and opportunities through risk assessments.
• Produce timely risk reports and KPIs for monitoring.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Project management

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and governance? AXA - Global Healthcare is seeking a dedicated PMO Risk & Governance Manager to lead our efforts in safeguarding our transformation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll implement and develop a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with our strategic goals, fostering a proactive risk culture across project teams. Your expertise will ensure that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed, enabling AXA to navigate its transformation journey with confidence.

As a key member of our project governance team, you'll support the establishment and maintenance of governance processes that uphold best practices and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle. You'll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, providing insightful reporting, developing KPIs, and facilitating risk workshops to strengthen team awareness and capabilities. If you possess strong analytical abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to operational integrity, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping the future of AXA - Global Healthcare.

At AXA, we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) towards the end of 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients, or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

1. Identify and proactively assess threats and opportunities through risk workshops, evaluating their impact on portfolio, program, and project objectives.
2. Implement, develop, and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework to minimize disruptions and promote project stability.
3. Maintain an up-to-date portfolio risk register with clear documentation, transparency, and escalation flows across teams.
4. Produce timely risk reports and establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and KPIs to monitor risk effectiveness, providing early warnings and reporting progress to senior leadership.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders, including the transformation and risk management communities, to align risk mitigation strategies with business objectives.
6. Lead risk workshops, training, and develop resources to foster a proactive risk management culture within project teams.
7. Oversee risk assurance reviews for projects and programs, reporting findings and ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
8. Promote a risk-aware culture, leverage technology to improve risk processes, and continuously review and enhance risk management and governance practices.

We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In return, we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

We believe in hiring people who possess the skills and values aligned with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, promoting diversity and inclusion, and encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we treat all employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics.

AXA UK is recognized as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people facing barriers in the workplace due to disability or long-term health conditions. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme, offering a fair chance for candidates meeting essential criteria.

As part of your application, you'll be asked if you'd like to 'opt in'. Our Accessibility Concierge can assist if needed. All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including identity, qualifications, employment history, credit, criminal record, and directorships, as part of our regulatory compliance.

We offer a competitive annual salary of up to £55,000, performance-based bonuses, contributory pension schemes, life assurance, private health cover, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and other wellbeing benefits. We aim to provide feedback as soon as possible after interviews and discuss package details at offer stage.

Once you accept an offer, we will conduct background checks to ensure suitability for employment in the regulated financial services industry. This includes verifying identity, qualifications, employment history, credit, criminal record, and directorships.

Our benefits and perks are regularly reviewed and include opportunities for car allowances or company cars depending on role and eligibility. For more details, please refer to the specific role advertisement or contact your recruitment representative.