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