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. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.