Project Manager PMO

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The PMO plays a key role in supporting portfolio governance, financial management, and project delivery across a multi-project capability. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, standardized reporting, and adherence to governance frameworks while enabling effective decision-making through data-driven insights. The PMO Analyst works closely with Program Managers and leadership to drive operational efficiency, maintain project controls, and ensure consistency across all projects.

Role Justification

With an increasing number of concurrent projects and growing complexity in governance and financial oversight, there is a need for a dedicated PMO/Project Manager role to:

• Ensure consistent governance and adherence to project management standards across all initiatives
• Provide centralized financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Improve visibility for leadership through structured reporting (SteerCo, Jen reports, dashboards)
• Strengthen data integrity across tools (Clarity PPM, ADO, SharePoint, Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint, AI tools)
• Drive efficiency, risk management, and quality assurance across projects
• Support detailed project planning activities
• Enable better decision-making through KPI tracking and consolidated insights
• This role acts as a critical enabler for the Program Manager and leadership team to successfully deliver strategic initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capability-level budgets, including rolling forecasts and quarterly funding models
• Partner with IT Capital Governance to validate business cases and track benefit realization

• Support governance and oversight across multiple projects
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and processes
• Maintain the overall capability roadmap and high-level project plans
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies across the portfolio
• Support Project Managers in governance, reporting, and planning activities

• Provide regular updates and insights to Program Manager and leadership

• Conduct audits across projects to ensure compliance with standards and processes
• Identify gaps and drive corrective actions to improve delivery quality
• Maintain data integrity across:
  • Clarity PPM
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • SharePoint
  • MS tool - Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint,
  • AI tools
• Support ADO hygiene and create dashboards for project tracking
• Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics at project and portfolio levels
• Provide administrative support in project execution

Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain PMO standards, processes, and governance frameworks
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational reporting
• Drive compliance with project management methodologies and quality standards
• Enable effective portfolio tracking and leadership decision-making

Core Competencies

• Financial Analysis & Budget Management
• Governance & Compliance
• Reporting & Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Attention to Detail
• Tools & Process Orientation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• for internal applications - 24 months as Consultant
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in PMO, portfolio/program management, or governance roles.
• Strong experience in financial governance including budgeting, forecasting, and variance management.
• Detailed Project Planning experience
• Expertise in PPM tools (e.g., Clarity), Agile tools (Azure DevOps), and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, AI tools).
• Proven experience supporting large-scale, multi-project portfolios.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.