{"id":839987,"date":"2025-04-25T06:29:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T05:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/mena\/jobs\/%wpbb_job_industry%\/project-governance-assurance-manager"},"modified":"2025-04-25T06:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T05:29:50","slug":"project-governance-assurance-manager-839987","status":"publish","type":"wpbb_job","link":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/mena\/jobs\/technology\/project-programme-management\/project-governance-assurance-manager-839987","title":{"rendered":"Project Governance &amp; Assurance Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>12-month initial contract &#8211; with extensions &#8211; Visa &amp; healthcare provided for the candidate only<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for governance, quality, and strategic delivery?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>My client, one of the leading banks in the region, is undergoing a major digital transformation and is seeking a <strong>Project Governance and Assurance Manager<\/strong> to drive the development of robust governance frameworks, ensuring consistency, transparency, and compliance across all projects.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>What You&#8217;ll Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shape the Future:<\/strong> Design and implement project governance structures, policies, and processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drive Compliance:<\/strong> Monitor adherence to methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), standards, and regulatory requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be the Go-To Expert:<\/strong> Act as the central point of contact for all project governance matters, offering guidance and support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deliver Insights:<\/strong> Create reports and dashboards to track project performance, risks, and compliance metrics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empower Teams:<\/strong> Lead workshops, develop training materials, and ensure governance practices are well understood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve Continuously:<\/strong> Identify and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of governance processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>What We&#8217;re Looking For:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field (Master&#8217;s preferred)<\/li>\n<li>7+ years in project management, with at least 3 years in governance or PMO leadership<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of project methodologies and governance principles<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or ServiceNow<\/li>\n<li>Certifications such as <strong>PMP<\/strong>, <strong>PRINCE2<\/strong>, or equivalent are highly desirable<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Bonus Points For:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Change management or Lean Six Sigma experience<\/li>\n<li>Ability to thrive in a global or matrixed environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please apply to be contacted with further information.<\/p>\n<p>Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>12-month initial contract &#8211; with extensions &#8211; Visa &amp; healthcare provided for the candidate only Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for governance, quality, and strategic delivery? 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