SENIOR PMO Banking & Financial Services

pbstrongAssignment Context /strong /b /ppFORFIRM is currently seeking a Senior PMO profile to be deployed on a client engagement within the Swiss banking sector. The resource will be embedded within the client's IT function, working alongside internal teams to strengthen project governance and ensure effective delivery across a complex, multi-initiative portfolio. /ppbstrongRole Overview /strong /b /ppThe Senior PMO will take ownership of the client's project management framework and act as the primary reference point for methodology, standards and portfolio control. The assignment requires someone who can operate autonomously from day one, integrate quickly into a structured banking environment, and add immediate value at both operational and governance level. /ppbstrongKey Deliverables /strong /b /ppiemGovernance Methodology /em /i /pulliMaintain and evolve the PM framework, standards and templates in use across the client organisation. /liliEnsure full lifecycle consistency across all active projects, from initiation through closure. /liliDrive adoption of PM best practices across internal project teams. /li /ulpiemPortfolio Management /em /i /pulliOwn the monitoring of the project portfolio across scope, schedule, budget, risks and dependencies. /liliDeliver regular, decision-ready reporting to senior management and Board level. /liliManage escalation processes and change control, ensuring full traceability. /li /ulpiemTeam Support /em /i /pulliCoach and support internal project managers on planning, resourcing and execution. /liliFacilitate lessons learned sessions and contribute to continuous process improvement. /li /ulpbstrongRequired Profile /strong /b /ppiemExperience /em /i /pulli8–10 years in PMO, Program Management or Senior PM roles within banking or financial services. /liliDirect experience designing and operating PM frameworks in regulated banking environments. /liliFamiliarity with FINMA requirements and Swiss banking governance standards. /liliTrack record on complex portfolios combining ICT delivery and organisational change. /liliUsed to working in hybrid team settings (internal staff + external consultants). /li /ulpiemTechnical Skills /em /i /pulliProficient with PPM and PM tools: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow PPM or equivalent. /liliSolid methodology background across waterfall, agile and hybrid approaches. /liliAble to build and present Board-level portfolio reporting autonomously. /li /ulpiemQualifications /em /i /pulliDegree in Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field. /liliPM certification mandatory (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent). /liliAgile or IT Audit certifications are a plus. /li /ulpiemLanguages /em /i /pulliItalian and English: mandatory /liliGerman and/or French: strong advantage. /li /ulpbr/p