Governance Manager
3 days ago
Sheffield
The Role: Governance Manager Location: Sheffield, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite Job Description: Essential • 10-15 years of experience in Portfolio Management, Programme Management, PMO, Governance, Transformation Delivery, Change Management, or related disciplines., • Significant experience working within large-scale technology, transformation, regulatory, or business change portfolios., • Strong knowledge of Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models., • Proven experience establishing and managing governance frameworks across complex organizations., • Demonstrated expertise in executive reporting, delivery governance, risk management, and financial oversight., • Experience supporting senior leadership decision-making through analysis and insights., • Strong understanding of portfolio financial management, budgeting, forecasting, investment governance, and benefits realization., • Proven ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed environments and influence stakeholders at all levels. Preferred • Experience within Financial Services or other highly regulated industries., • Experience supporting Value Stream, Product, or Outcome-based operating models., • Knowledge of portfolio management platforms such as Clarity, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Power BI., • Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent. Key Skills • Portfolio Governance, • Programme Governance, • PMO Leadership, • Executive Reporting, • Financial Governance, • Benefits Realization, • Risk & Issue Management, • Stakeholder Management, • Data Analytics & Dashboarding, • Governance Framework Design, • Strategic Planning, • Decision Support, • Continuous Improvement, • Change & Transformation Management