Senior Data Governance PMO – Data Controls Implementation

Ignite data-driven excellence — lead the way in pioneering robust data governance and strategic transformation!
Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Data Governance PMO, you will be working for our client, a respected leader in the financial services industry, dedicated to elevating data management standards and embedding a trusted, compliant data culture across global operations. You will contribute to impactful data controls implementation, ensuring governance, quality, and regulatory adherence at the highest levels, while supporting career growth in a forward-thinking environment.

Your main responsibilities:

• Support the Programme Manager and collaborate with Project Managers to deliver initiatives within scope, time, and budget, ensuring seamless coordination and governance.
• Monitor RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), escalate issues proactively, and drive resolution.
• Manage delivery governance frameworks in line with our client’s Change Framework, including reporting on milestones, OKRs, and progress.
• Oversee and maintain project documentation, process standards, and information sources, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Act as an independent facilitator for post-implementation review and quality assurance activities.
• Advocate best practices in agile methodologies, providing guidance on tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across functions and external partners.
• Share insights, lessons learned, and templates, contributing to the broader DAO Centre of Excellence.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a PMO role, with a solid background in Data Management and Data Governance.
• Proven success in managing global, cross-functional projects and complex portfolios.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance principles and project management methodologies.
• Experience working in data-related change initiatives within financial services.
• Working knowledge of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and agile tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with our client’s standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across a global matrix organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Certification or experience in data management or data governance frameworks.
• Previous involvement in financial services projects.
• Additional languages relevant to the role.

Language required for the role:

• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Eligibility to work on this role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Europe will be considered for this role.

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