Project Assurance Analyst (Waterfall) (Ref 26524)

Responsibilities Project Governance & Assurance • Support project assurance and governance reviews across technology projects. • Ensure project teams comply with established project management standards, governance requirements, and delivery processes. • Review project documentation and validate completeness and quality of project artefacts. • Identify governance gaps, risks, and process deviations, and provide recommendations for remediation. Project Monitoring & Reporting • Collect project status information from project managers and delivery teams. • Analyse project health indicators, including schedule, scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget status. • Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and management presentations. • Track action items and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution. Stakeholder Coordination • Coordinate with project teams to obtain accurate and timely project information. • Facilitate governance meetings and assurance reviews. • Provide practical guidance to project teams on governance processes, reporting requirements, and project controls. • Act as a liaison between project delivery teams and the Project Assurance function. Process & Continuous Improvement • Support the implementation and maintenance of project management and governance standards. • Assist in improving PMO and assurance processes, templates, and reporting mechanisms. • Contribute to lessons learned activities and knowledge sharing across projects. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, Project Management, or related disciplines. • Minimum 3 years of PMO experience supporting or managing Waterfall-based system development projects. • Strong understanding of Waterfall System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Experience in project governance, project controls, project reporting, or project assurance activities, working with multiple stakeholders across business and technology teams. • Experience in the banking or financial services industry is preferred. • Good knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and project controls. • Ability to assess project status and identify potential risks and issues. • Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Experience in Corporate Banking systems development projects. • Exposure to project assurance, audit, risk management, or quality review activities. • PMP certification is preferred. Other project management certifications are an advantage. Licence no: 12C6060