SS&C Technologies · 1 week ago
PMO Governance Lead
SS&C Technologies is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based in Windsor, Connecticut. The PMO Governance Lead will ensure that all projects adhere to organizational governance standards and compliance requirements while overseeing the implementation of best-practice methodologies.
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Responsibilities
Establish and enforce governance frameworks to ensure projects comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Develop and maintain PMO policies, processes, and templates, driving consistency and scalability across delivery teams
Monitor and report on portfolio health, including status updates, RAID logs, financial tracking, and resource utilization
Facilitate governance forums and steering committees, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment with strategic priorities
Provide oversight and assurance on project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring adherence to quality gates and compliance checkpoints
Lead risk and issue management practices, ensuring proactive identification, escalation, and resolution
Champion continuous improvement, leveraging lessons learned and metrics to refine governance processes and enhance delivery maturity
Engage with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency
Ensure audit readiness, maintaining accurate, version-controlled documentation and compliance evidence
Support change management initiatives, ensuring governance frameworks evolve to meet organizational and regulatory changes
Mentor and guide project managers and PMO team members, building capability and promoting best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in PMO governance, portfolio management, or project delivery within financial services, wealth management, or technology environments
Deep understanding of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements in financial services
Proven expertise in SDLC, Agile, and structured project management methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, influencing at senior levels and driving consensus
Experience in financial controls, budget oversight, and risk management
Proficiency in PMO tools and platforms, including Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) and portfolio management systems
Calm, assertive, and decisive under pressure, ensuring governance integrity in challenging situations
Ability to lead change and embed governance practices across diverse teams and geographies
Proven capability to mentor and uplift PMO and project delivery teams
Preferred
Experience in Superannuation, Wealth Management, or Transfer Agency operations (highly desirable)
Benefits
Income Protection Insurance & Salary Continuance
Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leave
Private Health Insurance discount
Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave
Death & TPD Insurance
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Company
SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software focused exclusively on the global financial It is a sub-organization of SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2024-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2005-07-27Acquired
1996-05-31IPO
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