Manager - Project Management Office

Barden have been asked to act on behalf of a global technology company to lead the appointment of an experienced Manager - PMO to join the Business Readiness team on a 2- year Fixed Term Contract basis. This role will be instrumental in supporting the Internal Controls project pillar, ensuring the successful delivery of change initiatives. You will act as a central point ensuring that transformation projects meet their strategic objectives and align with the broader business goals.

"This person will take on a key role in one of the biggest finance transformation projects any company is undertaking globally in 2025. It's a unique chance to join the Transformation programme that will have significant impact across the Division and Group function." Global ICFR Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Drive the transformation of internal controls in alignment with program governance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish and uphold robust project management frameworks, including governance structures and RAID logs.
• Support the Transformation Director with high-level reporting and program board coordination.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans for internal control initiatives, ensuring alignment across key transformation areas such as Risk, Technology, Data, and Change.
• Oversee the delivery of cross-functional workstreams through structured planning, proactive management of interdependencies, and strong execution oversight.
• Collaborate with teams across transformation pillars to ensure cohesive planning and execution of initiatives.
• Track project progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure delivery against key objectives and timelines.
• Implement appropriate project management tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms to track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues associated with internal control initiatives, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans as required.
• Escalate critical risks and issues promptly to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise project status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and logs for risks and issues.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

A driven and collaborative project manager - PMO who can bring structure and focus to a dynamic transformation programme. You will need a strong track record in managing complex project initiatives, ideally within a finance function, and the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence at all levels of the organisation.

The ideal person will have:

• At least 7-8 years of experience leading complex large scale transformation programs - preferably in a highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering SOX or financial driven transformation programmes.
• In- depth understanding of US regulatory frameworks would be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in project portfolio management tools with hands-on experience in establishing and supporting Project Management Office (PMO) environments, including governance frameworks, reporting structures, and process optimization.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Curious? You should be. Hit apply or contact Christine McCarthy ([email protected]) for more information.