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# Governance Manager

- **Company:** Vallum Associates
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, PRINCE2, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225505860/governance-manager

## About the Role

* 10-15 years of experience in Portfolio Management, Programme Management, PMO, Governance, Transformation Delivery, Change Management, or related disciplines.
 * Significant experience working within large-scale technology, transformation, regulatory, or business change portfolios.
 * Strong knowledge of Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
 * Proven experience establishing and managing governance frameworks across complex organizations.
 * Demonstrated expertise in executive reporting, delivery governance, risk management, and financial oversight.
 * Experience supporting senior leadership decision-making through analysis and insights.
 * Strong understanding of portfolio financial management, budgeting, forecasting, investment governance, and benefits realization.
 * Proven ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed environments and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred

 * Experience within Financial Services or other highly regulated industries.
 * Experience supporting Value Stream, Product, or Outcome-based operating models.
 * Knowledge of portfolio management platforms such as Clarity, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Power BI.
 * Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent.



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