Senior Governance Manager

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the preparation and coordination of governance reporting across programmes and portfolios.
• Develop and maintain executive-level PowerPoint presentations for steering committees, boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate monthly, weekly, and ad-hoc reports covering performance, risks, issues, milestones, and KPIs.
• Ensure all governance materials align with Mace standards, client requirements, and programme controls frameworks.
• Support governance forums, including agenda preparation, paper coordination, action tracking, and follow-ups.
• Work closely with programme directors, project teams, and PMO functions to gather inputs and translate complex information into clear outcomes.
• Maintain consistency in reporting formats and messaging across projects and workstreams.
• Identify gaps or risks in governance processes and recommend improvements.
• Support audits, assurance activities, and compliance with contractual and client governance requirements.

You’ll Need To Have

• Significant experience in governance, reporting, PMO, or programme controls roles within large, complex programmes (preferably construction, infrastructure, or major capital projects).
• Strong expertise in PowerPoint, with a proven ability to create clear, executive-ready presentations.
• Advanced written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for senior audiences.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Good understanding of programme and project delivery environments.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and deadline management.
• Experience working in KSA or the Middle East is highly desirable.
• 15 years of relevant experience required.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
• We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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