PMO - Control Manager

Job Description

About our client :

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.

What you will be doing :

• Uphold, enhance, and enforce the established PMO control framework, ensuring mandatory alignment with enterprise risk, governance, and audit standards.
• Conduct periodic assurance reviews to rigorously test control effectiveness, identify critical gaps, and collaborate with delivery teams to implement necessary corrective actions.
• Provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits, including evidence preparation, control documentation, and adherence to digital policies.
• Optimize and standardise all critical PMO operational processes, such as the creation of investment committee packs, budget updates, and risk reviews.
• Introduce automation and AI-driven efficiencies into governance workflows to significantly reduce manual effort and drive continuous improvement of PMO processes.
• Oversee data and reporting quality to ensure accurate and timely portfolio updates. This includes delivering clear executive-level commentary and assurance reporting on overall control health, delivery confidence, and risk posture.
• Partner with technology teams to optimize PMO tooling (ServiceNow PPM, Jira, Power BI, MS Project) to enhance integrated insights, reporting capabilities, and audit traceability.

What our client is looking for :

A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial

Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

5+ years of experience in Project Management Office (PMO) and governance roles, with a focus on control frameworks and reporting.

Proven track record of designing, implementing, and leading control structures for large, multi-project portfolios.

Knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques like NLP and predictive analytics.

Ability to create dashboards and data visualisations using platforms like ServiceNow PPM, Power BI, or Tableau.

Hands-on experience with key project delivery tools such as ServiceNow PPM, Jira, MS Project, etc.

Direct experience preparing for audits and compliance reviews.

Skilled in presenting governance insights and risk data to senior executives and investment committees.

A history of leading or influencing teams in agile, cross-functional environments.

Ability to analyse raw data, build models, and generate actionable insights for performance and risk management.

Adept at identifying root causes of issues and implementing scalable solutions for governance and reporting structures.

Deep understanding of organisational strategy to ensure governance practices align with business goals and priorities.

Capable of guiding cross-functional teams and managing organisational resistance.

Job ID :

J107003

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Requirements

PMO, Control Manager, Program Manager, Investment Advisory, AI, Project Control Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Automation, Agile, Reporting, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, Tableau, PMP, PRINCE2, Audit, Compliance, Data Visualization, NLP

Requirements

PMO, Control Manager, Program Manager, Investment Advisory, AI, Project Control Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Automation, Agile, Reporting, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, Tableau, PMP, PRINCE2, Audit, Compliance, Data Visualization, NLP