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 worlds 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 24000 partners we serve the worlds 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
• Bachelors 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 Trusts 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 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 3000 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 2024 they volunteered more than 10000 hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.