IT PMO - Financial Background (Senior - Director Level)

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver enterprise-level programs end-to-end (from funding initiation through SDLC execution to closure).
• Govern projects in alignment with PMO guidelines, standards, and firm policies.
• Review existing PMO policies and governance frameworks, and update them to reflect evolving business and regulatory needs.
• Provide consistent, timely updates to Department Heads and HQ stakeholders.
• Partner with IT Financials to plan, monitor, and track project budgets and spending against forecasts.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure delivery of agreed scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Produce and distribute regular project status reporting for internal stakeholders and governance forums.
• Translate and present governance and program updates for senior leadership at the parent company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience, including 4+ years in IT project governance, PMO leadership, and/or large-scale program delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of investment banking front-to-back office functional workflows is preferred.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills; highly organized, structured, and methodical working style.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of PMO roles, responsibilities, and operating model.
• Ability to clearly articulate the value and impact the candidate will bring to the PMO function and organization.
• Experience with project management tools, budgeting processes, vendor management, and/or offshore teams is a plus.

Originally posted on Himalayas