Programme Governance Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Governance Manager to lead governance practices within a leading retail bank. This pivotal role involves ensuring effective controls and governance artefacts are in place, managing financial controls, and driving benefits realization across the portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. If you're passionate about governance and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing governance structures in complex environments.
• Strong ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as governance ambassador, ensuring proper governance practices.
• Manage the change framework and financial controls across projects.

Skills

Governance Structures

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Financial Controls

Project Management

Education

APMP

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Job Description

Programme Governance Manager

Salary: £80,000-£88,000

Location: London based

Hybrid

McCabe and Barton and hiring for a leading retail bank. We are seeking an experienced governance leader to ensure the right controls and governance artefacts are in place for effective and efficient delivery and operations. You will establish a holistic view of performance, risks, issues, budgets, plans and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as governance ambassador, ensuring control culture and proper governance practices
• Manage the change framework and stage-gating of projects and programmes
• Own financial controls including portfolio financials, forecasting, and reporting
• Lead governance forums and reporting to key stakeholders
• Drive benefits realisation process across the portfolio
• Manage risk assessment processes and act as Risk Champion
• Provide leadership to direct reports including a Senior PMO Analyst

• Required Experience:

  • Experience implementing governance structures across programmes and operational areas
  • Experience operating in challenging organisational environments balancing different priorities
  • Experience influencing business professionals on governance controls
  • Experience delivering in a regulatory environment
  • APMP, PRINCE2, P3O, MSP, MoP, MoR, Agile or PMI qualification

  Key Competencies:

  • Collaborative approach across multiple teams
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent stakeholder management at all levels
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Leadership capabilities with focus on continuous improvement

  Please apply with a updated CV!