PMO Governance Specialist - Banking / Financial Sector

About CodeNinja

At CodeNinja Consulting, we’re a global technology and talent solutions company helping enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journeys.
With strategic hubs in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Lahore (Pakistan), Austin (USA), and Santiago (Chile), we deliver end-to-end digital engineering, PMO, and consulting services across multiple industries — including banking, finance, and enterprise IT.

Our 350+ experts have successfully delivered 400+ projects across 15+ industries, helping clients scale with agility, governance, and innovation.
We’re committed to building global teams, driving excellence, and creating impact through technology and talent.

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Job Summary

We’re looking for a PMO Governance Specialist with experience in the Banking or Financial Services domain, to join our client’s team on-site in Riyadh.
This role is ideal for someone who understands both traditional project governance (Waterfall, BRD/SRD) and Agile frameworks (User Stories, Backlogs) — and can ensure delivery discipline, documentation control, and stakeholder alignment across the full delivery lifecycle.

If you thrive in structured environments, have an eye for process rigor, and can keep complex projects aligned, documented, and auditable — this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Delivery Control

• Implement hybrid governance (Waterfall + Agile) across project deliveries.
• Maintain traceability between BRD → User Stories → UAT → Production using JIRA and Confluence.
• Enforce gate reviews, approvals, and documentation version control before each project phase.
• Ensure BRDs and SRDs are signed-off, versioned, and audit-ready.
• Support Business Analysts and Solution Architects to maintain alignment between requirements and solutions.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Schedule governance and cadence meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes (MoMs), and track actions.
• Drive proactive follow-ups and escalation where deliverables are delayed.
• Maintain clear and structured documentation trails across all activities.

Reporting & Dashboarding

• Develop and maintain PMO dashboards and trackers:
• Project Status Dashboard
• UAT and Execution Tracking
• Sign-off Tracker
• Change Request (CR) Log
• RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) Log
• KPI Reporting aligned to Banking PMO / BACoE standards
• Prepare professional presentations, reports, and dashboards for senior management.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable)

• Proven experience in PMO / Governance roles within Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Ability to maintain JIRA and Confluence for delivery traceability.
• Excellent documentation management — version control, sign-offs, and audit trails.
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and governance reporting.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Good-to-Have

• Experience managing UAT sign-offs, defect tracking, and business checklists.
• Confidence in governance meetings — able to escalate diplomatically and constructively.
• Problem-solving mindset: can challenge constructively and propose practical solutions.

Why Join Us

• Work with one of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to enterprise-level governance and transformation programs.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional global team.
• Grow within a company that values process excellence and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At CodeNinja, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of gender, nationality, or background.