PMO Governance & Assurance Manager

SUMMARY OF
ROLEThe Assurance &
Governance Manager – PMO is responsible for ensuring robust governance,
control, and assurance across the Bank’s project and program portfolio. The
role oversees adherence to the project management framework, policies, and
procedures, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery aligned with time, cost,
and quality objectives. The role also drives PMO maturity by conducting health
checks, enhancing governance standards, strengthening reporting accuracy, and
embedding continuous improvement practices across all projects and programs
within the portfolio. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIESPortfolio
Governance & ReportingLead the preparation and consolidation of weekly and monthly portfolio
reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with actual
project performance.Review and challenge inputs from Project Managers to ensure quality,
consistency, and transparency of reporting across all governance forums.Ensure all reporting is delivered within agreed timelines and meets
senior management and governance requirements. Project
Assurance & Health ChecksConduct periodic project health checks across all programs and
projects to assess performance against scope, timeline, cost, and quality.Identify gaps, risks, and non-compliance areas, and ensure timely
tracking and closure of corrective actions.Provide independent assurance on project delivery and escalate
critical issues impacting portfolio performance. Risk, Issue & Dependency ManagementMonitor and ensure effective management
of risks, issues, and interdependencies across projects.Highlight and escalate gaps where risks
and issues are not actively managed by project teams.Support mitigation planning to minimize
impact on project delivery and overall portfolio performance. PMO
Controls & Registers ManagementOversee and maintain PMO registers, including risk logs, change
control, contracts, VAPT exceptions, and lessons learned.Ensure registers are consistently updated, accurate, and aligned
with governance requirements.Implement standardized processes for tracking and reporting across
all PMO control areas. Governance
Forums & Stakeholder CoordinationPlan, coordinate, and facilitate governance forums including project
boards and steering committees.Ensure accurate documentation of meeting minutes, decisions, and
actions within defined timelines.Track and follow up on all actions to ensure timely closure and
accountability. Financial
Governance & Budget OversightEstablish
and monitor project budget tracking and forecasting processes aligned with
approved plans.Ensure
financial data is accurately reflected in portfolio reporting and
governance discussions. Post-Implementation
Review & Continuous ImprovementReview and
quality assure post-implementation reviews to ensure alignment between planned
and actual outcomes.Ensure
lessons learned are captured, documented, and shared across the PMO.Conduct
quarterly analysis of lessons learned to identify trends and drive
continuous improvement Process
Improvement & PMO MaturityIdentify
opportunities to enhance PMO processes, tools, and governance frameworks.Lead
initiatives to improve PMO maturity, efficiency, and effectiveness.Promote
best practices in project management and governance across the
organization.  Stakeholder
Management & CollaborationBuild and
maintain strong working relationships with project sponsors, business
units, IT, and senior stakeholders.Influence
stakeholders to ensure adherence to governance standards and successful
project delivery.Provide
guidance and support to Project Managers on governance, reporting, and
assurance requirements. Requirements·         Omani National·         Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field·         Minimum 5–7
years of experience in project management, PMO, or governance roles