Project Governance Manager

Integrated Solutions Tawantech; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Governance Manager to oversee and establish project governance frameworks. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in banking environments, particularly in ensuring compliance with Saudi regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include providing oversight across project portfolios, preparing governance reports, and ensuring that project documentation meets high standards of quality and compliance. Ideal candidates will have previous experience at a Big 4 consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing project governance frameworks in banking.
• Strong understanding of compliance with Saudi banking regulations.
• Ability to work with senior management and various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks across initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Provide oversight and assurance for project portfolios.
• Prepare governance materials for senior management.
• Review documentation for quality and compliance.

Skills

Project governance frameworks

Saudi banking regulations

Risk management

Ex-Big 4 consulting experience

Compliance standards

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Governance Manager to join a leading bank in Saudi Arabia. The role will be responsible for establishing and overseeing project governance frameworks to ensure effective delivery of strategic and regulatory initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring ex–Big 4 consulting experience and strong exposure to banking environments, with the ability to work within Saudi regulatory and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, and controls across banking programs and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Saudi banking regulations, internal policies, and governance requirements
• Provide oversight and assurance across project and transformation portfolios, including progress tracking, risk and issue management, and escalation
• Prepare governance dashboards, reports, and materials for senior management and steering committees
• Review project documentation (business cases, plans, delivery artifacts) to ensure quality and compliance
• Work closely with business, IT, risk, compliance, and internal audit teams
• Support regulatory and audit engagements where required
• Drive consistency and best practices in project delivery across the bank