Head of Enterprise Risk Project Management

Head of Enterprise Risk Project Management

About the Company

Prominent financial institution

Industry

Financial Services

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Head / Director for its Enterprise Risk - Project Management Office (PMO). This pivotal leadership role is responsible for overseeing and leading critical risk management projects that have a significant impact across various departments and business lines. The successful candidate will be tasked with shaping project governance, ensuring regulatory alignment, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. Key responsibilities include setting and maintaining policies, standards, and governance frameworks for risk-related projects, as well as serving as the central PMO function to promote effective collaboration and execution. The role also involves guiding project planning, design, and implementation for technical solutions and process improvements, analyzing project data to support decision-making, and managing project progress and reporting to senior leadership and regulators.

Applicants for the Head / Director position at the company's Enterprise Risk - Project Management Office (PMO) should have a strong background in project management, particularly in the context of risk management. The role requires the ability to lead and mentor a team of project management professionals, as well as to identify and implement controls and mitigations for risks throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting project sponsors with risk assessments, feasibility studies, and cost analyses, and be adept at managing and reporting on project risks and issues. A collaborative and fast-paced work environment is anticipated, and the role demands a proactive approach to responding to internal and external audit inquiries related to project management activities.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance