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We are hiring a Watchtower Lead to oversee lifecycle governance across all active deployments. This role sits within Customer Success and plays a critical part in ensuring projects progress in a structured, predictable way. You will be responsible for maintaining clear stage gates, ensuring required documentation and approvals are in place, and providing visibility across a growing portfolio of concurrent deployments. As deployment volume increases, this role provides consistency, transparency, and sequencing discipline across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure standards are upheld and that progression between stages is evidence-based and clearly documented. Lifecycle Gate Oversight • Maintain lifecycle gate structure within our deployment platform, • Ensure required documentation and evidence is submitted prior to progression, • Verify authorised sign-off documentation, • Pause progression where readiness criteria are not met, • Maintain a clear and accurate view of gate status across all deployments Escalation Governance • Categorise escalation types and themes, • Track escalation ageing and resolution progress, • Identify systemic patterns or repeat issues, • Surface structural risks to Customer Success leadership, • Ensure escalations are visible, managed, and documented Concurrency & Portfolio Visibility • Maintain a real-time view of all active deployments, • Track lifecycle stage distribution, • Identify bottlenecks or sequencing pressure points, • Provide structured reporting to the VP Customer Success, • Support informed capacity planning discussions Process & Audit Development Short-term focus: • Strengthen evidence submission discipline, • Ensure documentation completeness and traceability Long-term focus: • Develop structured audit trails within the lifecycle system, • Introduce periodic governance reviews, • Formalise reporting cadence, • Support continuous improvement of process maturity Team Leadership • Manage an offshore Project Coordinator, • Establish structured governance rhythms across time zones, • Ensure documentation standards are consistent and scalable Success in this role is measured through stability, clarity, and predictability. Key indicators include: • High lifecycle gate compliance, • Reduction in late-stage rework, • Improved escalation visibility and ageing control, • Clear, accurate portfolio reporting, • Reduced reactive firefighting across deployments We are seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following: • Programme governance, • PMO leadership, • Operational risk management, • Quality systems governance, • Manufacturing programme control, • Lean or process transformation environments Candidates should demonstrate: • Experience operating within structured delivery frameworks, • Confidence to challenge constructively when standards are not met, • Strong written documentation capability, • Calm, balanced judgement under pressure, • Experience working across functions and time zones, • Coding capability, • AI engineering expertise, • Sales background, • Site-based technical engineering experience Governance discipline and structured thinking are more important than technical depth. · 9% pension · Cycle to work Scheme · EAP Scheme · 25 days holiday plus your birthday off · An opportunity to grow your skills with some of the most exciting thought leaders from the technology industry · A collaborative culture where you are supported, given constructive feedback to develop your skills and be part of a team where you can influence change · Work with an industry disruptive solution which has a massive impact on our clients · An industry with a lot of ‘white space’, selling into organisations that don’t currently have a digital solution. · Autonomy and scope to continuously improve our processes, ways of working, and to delight our customers. · Support with training & development to stay ahead of industry trends in technology and operational techniques.

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Director, Information Security GRC Cambridge, UK Full-time Regular The Director, Information Security GRC leads AVEVA’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function within the central Digital Security organization. This second-line leadership role is accountable for the policies, standards, and governance frameworks that protect AVEVA’s digital estate and products, as well as for the risk assurances required by AVEVA leadership and Schneider Electric. The role requires a blend of broad security experience and deep GRC expertise, with a focus on data‑driven, scalable approaches to security and risk management. • Operate as the central second-line function: set standards that federated teams execute against, retain independent oversight and audit rights, and provide joined‑up risk governance reporting to the CISO, AVEVA Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Schneider Electric Group Security., • Define and maintain AVEVA’s security policy framework aligned to ISO27001, NIS2, IEC62443, and contractual obligations; manage the full policy lifecycle., • Own the enterprise security risk register and operate governance processes, reporting regularly to the AVEVA Executive Team and Schneider Electric Group Security; engage business owners in risk treatment decisions and deliver transparent, defensible risk reporting., • Lead the Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) programme: assess suppliers, SaaS platforms, and technology partners’ security posture, integrate risk gates into procurement decisions, and drive automation to scale the programme efficiently., • Lead the Security Program Management Office (PMO) to coordinate investment and improvement initiatives, advance programme maturity, and maintain a transparent security roadmap; identify opportunities to automate GRC workflows to increase team capacity and strategic value., • Own AVEVA’s compliance posture across applicable regulatory frameworks; manage external audits and certifications (ISO27001, SOC2) and monitor regulatory change including NIS2, CRA, and IEC62443., • Build and develop a high‑performing GRC team, set clear objectives, invest in professional development, and act as an advocate for the GRC function across AVEVA and Schneider Electric; drive strategic alignment, output, and a people‑first culture., • 10+ years in information security with at least 5 years in a senior role focused on building capability., • Deep expertise in GRC frameworks: ISO27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, IEC62443, SOC2., • Strong understanding of security policy lifecycle management, control framework design, and risk register governance., • Experience operating in regulated markets and reporting security risk to executive leadership., • Proven track record of building and leading teams in international, multi‑stakeholder environments., • Experience driving automation and tooling improvements in GRC workflows to improve program scalability., • Execution bias with demonstrated ability to act tactically while innovating next‑generation solutions., • Rational empathy, natural collaboration, data literacy, and operational fluency., • Excellent risk communication skills, commercial acumen, and working knowledge of cloud security, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery practices., • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor are preferred., • Competitive package with attractive bonus incentive plan., • Above‑norm paid vacation, contributions to retirement investment plans or pensions, insurances, and various memberships and perks designed to enhance workplace experience, health, and wellbeing., • Flexible benefits fund., • Emergency leave days, adoption leave., • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)., • Pension., • Life cover., • Private medical insurance., • Parental leave., • Education assistance program. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodation to applicants where appropriate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check in accordance with local laws. This may include verification of educational attainment, employment history, work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, and credit check. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Job Title: Director, Information Security GRC Location: Cambridge | UK Employment type: Full-time regular Benefits: Competitive package with an attractive bonus incentive plan, regionally specific benefits ranging from above the norm paid vacation, contributions to retirement investment plans or pensions, insurances and many other memberships and perks designed to enhance the workplace experience, your health, and wellbeing. Previous Experience: 10+ years in information security with at least 5 years in a senior role biased towards building capability not just running it. Proven track record of building and leading teams in complex, international and multi-stakeholder environments, with experience reporting security risk to executive leadership and parent company governance structures. Demonstrated ability to drive automation and tooling improvements in GRC workflows to improve program scalability. The Director, Information Security GRC leads AVEVA’s Governance, Risk and Compliance function within the central Digital Security organization, a key second-line leadership role in AVEVA’s federated security model. This position is accountable for the policies, standards, and governance frameworks that protect AVEVA’s digital estate and products, and for the risk assurances that AVEVA leadership and Schneider Electric require to make informed business decisions. AVEVA is a fast-growing software company operating in highly regulated markets and is an independent subsidiary of Schneider Electric. The GRC function must be a genuine enabler of business agility, continuously modernizing through automation and innovation. We are building a highly integrated security practice, where all security disciplines share and act in coordination on risk signal. The successful candidate must combine broad security experience with GRC expertise and deeply understand how they interact to deliver the trust promise of AVEVA. They will possess a collaborative mindset, with a passion for data-driven, scalable approaches to security and risk management. Operating at a senior level within this specialised field, and as a member of the functional Senior Leadership team, the Director of Security GRC will often be called on to provide consultation to leaders, and counsel to the CISO. They are responsible for generating new theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies and will contribute significantly to the development of policy for the Digital Security function. As a leader of leaders, and with a global team, this individual must establish a culture of performance excellence, ensuring the team deliver on the demands and expectations of the Security practice, in accordance with our values. • Security Policy & Standards:, • Define and maintain AVEVA’s security policy framework aligned to ISO 27001, NIS2, IEC 62443, and contractual obligations., • Set centralised standards for control design and assurance testing across all federated teams; manage the full policy lifecycle in response to evolving threats, regulation, and business context., • Risk Assessment & Governance:, • Own the enterprise security risk register and operate governance processes, including regular reporting to the AVEVA Executive Team and Schneider Electric Group Security., • Engage business owners in risk treatment decisions and deliver transparent, defensible risk reporting that enables leadership to make informed decisions., • Third Party Risk Management:, • Lead the TPRM programme ‑ assessing the security posture of suppliers, SaaS platforms, and technology partners., • Integrate risk gates into procurement decisions and drive automation to scale the programme efficiently., • Programme Management & Maturity:, • Lead the Security PMO, coordinating investment and improvement initiatives to advance programme maturity., • Maintain a transparent security roadmap and actively identify opportunities to automate GRC workflows to increase team capacity and strategic value., • Compliance & Certification:, • Own AVEVA’s compliance posture across applicable regulatory frameworks., • Manage external audits and certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2)., • Monitor and anticipate regulatory change including NIS2, CRA, and IEC 62443., • People and Functional Leadership:, • Build and develop a high-performing GRC team with a culture of intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement., • Set clear objectives, invest in professional development, and act as a visible advocate for the GRC function across AVEVA and Schneider Electric., • Assured leader of both direct reports and indirects to drive strategic alignment and output, setting and maintaining high standards as a member of the Digital Security Senior Leadership Team., • Possess a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and make tough decisions—ranging from structural re‑organisations and budgetary choices to talent optimisation—while maintaining team morale, transparency, and a people‑first culture in accordance with AVEVA’s values., • 10+ years in information security with at least 5 years in a senior role biased towards building capability not just running it., • Deep expertise in GRC frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, IEC 62443, SOC 2., • Strong understanding of security policy lifecycle management, control framework design, and risk register governance., • Experience in operating in regulated markets (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, IEC 62443)., • Proven track record of building and leading teams in complex, international and multi‑stakeholder environments. Experience of leading leaders is advantageous., • Reporting security risk to executive leadership and parent company governance structures., • Driving automation and tooling improvements in GRC workflows to improve program scalability., • Execution bias; demonstrated ability to act tactically while innovating next generation solutions., • Rational empathy; demonstrated experience in aligning security imperatives with the goals and values of the organization., • Natural collaborator; demonstrated experience delivering joined up solutions., • Data literate, automation biased, operationally fluent., • Excellent risk communication skills., • Commercial acumen and working knowledge of cloud security, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery practices., • Industrial software, OT/ICS security, or technology companies serving critical infrastructure or highly regulated industries., • Working within a large enterprise group security governance structure as a subsidiary security leader., • Working with AI and machine learning applications in security., • Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor., • Experience in a federated, matrixed, or multi‑subsidiary structure ‑ driving standards across organisational boundaries., • Adaptable and resilient: Thrives in dynamic environments; maintains strategic focus through regulatory change and organisational evolution., • Practical and logical: Structured thinking with a bias toward pragmatic, implementable solutions., • Self‑motivated and decisive: Comfortable making and owning decisions in ambiguous situations., • Collaborative and influential: Earns influence through credibility and expertise; builds trusted relationships across federated teams and leadership., • Transparent and courageous: Surfaces difficult risk findings and brings problems to leadership., • Curious and growth‑oriented: Continuously learning about emerging threats, regulatory change, and improvements in automation and tooling., • Flexible benefits fund, • Emergency leave days, • Adoption leave, • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), • Pension, • Life cover, • Private medical insurance, • Parental leave, • Education assistance programme AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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The Directorof PMO will provide strategic leadership and governance across ONNEC’s global project and services delivery functions. Define and implement a global PMO strategy aligned to business objectives. What we’re looking for in our Director of PMO:.

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Onnec is seeking a Director of PMO located in Greater London to provide strategic leadership across its global project and services delivery functions. The successful candidate will define a global PMO strategy, establish governance frameworks and methodologies, and drive project consistency and per

Insignia Group is seeking a transformation leader to evolve its Executive Office into a modern Project Management Office (PMO) at Group level. This pivotal role requires 8-15 years of experience in project/program management or PMO leadership, a strong strategic mindset, and the ability to influence

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Prolific in Cambridge is seeking experienced Operations and PMO leaders to join their Expert Network.

Previous experience in a Finance PMO Lead, PMO Manager, Business Manager, Transformation PMO or Finance Change role. The role would suit a Finance PMO Lead or Finance Transformation PMO professional who enjoys operating close to senior leadership, creating structure, driving accountability and suppo

Contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO.

As part of this evolution, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of PMO to lead and mature the PMO capability across a high-profile programme landscape. As Head of PMO, you’ll be responsible for building and leading a modern PMO function that goes beyond traditional governance mechanics

AECOM is seeking a Project Director to lead analytics-enabled project controls within complex infrastructure programmes.You will shape and oversee solutions while working with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and analysts.Your role includes advising senior clients, driving business development,

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Support efficient management of projects and PMO, resolving issues to improve overall delivery performance. Inspire, lead, and line manage project and PMO team members, helping them reach their full potential.

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Head of Projects to manage a substantial portfolio exceeding 20 million EUR in London.You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring project delivery aligns with operational excellence and customer satisfaction.This strategic leadership role focuses on developing business opportunities, managing risks, an

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We are looking for a PMO Analyst to establish and operate a fit-for-purpose Project Management Office (PMO) within a fast-growing, regulated fintech environment. You will design and implement PMO practices, governance and tooling, while actively supporting live programmes already in flight. Establis

Coordinates portfolio activities, requiring travel to various sites.Full-time, permanent position with a salary of £32,755 per annum.

Coordinates portfolio planning and governance, ensuring projects align with strategic objectives and resources are allocated effectively.

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At Barchester, we are offering a rare opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join us in a new permanent position.In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of IT projectsensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.You will work cl

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