Graduate Analyst role in Corporate Risk & Broking. Supporting client servicing, account management, and developing technical understanding in the insurance and risk management industry.
About the role
- IT Portfolio Governance Manager at Holland & Knight aligning project portfolios with organizational goals and ensuring effective governance across business units.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define and align department portfolio projects with organizational goals and objectives.
- Improve and streamline strategies to prioritize projects based on business value and resource availability.
- Establish and maintain project governance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects.
- Provide oversight and review of project plans, budgets, and schedules to identify potential risks and issues proactively.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, department heads, and external partners/vendors.
- Act as a liaison between the Portfolio Governance Committee and the various business units to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
- Use project monitoring tools and industry standards to observe project performance and track metrics including project status, budget variance, and resource utilization.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on project status, risks, and achievements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across business functions.
- Drive the adoption of best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance project management capabilities and outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, project management, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of experience in project/portfolio governance, program management, or a related role.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing governance frameworks and managing enterprise-level portfolios.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Portfolio Management (e.g., PfMP).
- Strong understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile).
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Firsthand experience in project management software and portfolio tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow).
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a demanding environment.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners;
- life and AD&D insurance;
- short and long term disability insurance;
- tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs;
- FSAs for dependent care;
- health advocacy services;
- behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members;
- 401(k);
- profit sharing;
- pre-tax transit and parking program;
- backup dependent care;
- senior care planning support;
- resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers;
- paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
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