PMO Risk & Governance Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and governance? AXA – Global Healthcare is seeking a dedicated PMO Risk and Governance Manager to lead our efforts in safeguarding our transformation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you’ll implement and develop a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with our strategic goals, fostering a proactive risk culture across project teams. Your expertise will ensure that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed, enabling AGH to navigate its transformation journey with confidence.

As a key member of our project governance team, you’ll support the establishment and maintenance of governance processes that uphold best practices and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, providing insightful reporting, developing KPIs, and facilitating risk workshops to strengthen team awareness and capabilities. If you possess strong analytical abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to operational integrity, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping the future of AXA – Global Healthcare.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You\’ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you’ll be doing

• Identify and proactively assess threats and opportunities through risk workshops, evaluating their impact on portfolio, program, and project objectives.
• Implement and develop, and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework to minimize disruptions and promote project stability.
• Maintain an up-to-date portfolio risk register with clear documentation, transparency, and escalation flows across teams.
• Produce timely risk reports and establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and KPIs to monitor risk effectiveness, providing early warnings and reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the transformation and risk management communities, to align risk mitigation strategies with business objectives.
• Lead risk workshops, training, and develop resources to foster a proactive risk management culture within project teams.
• Oversee risk assurance reviews for projects and programs, reporting findings and ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
• Promote a risk-aware culture, leverage technology to improve risk processes, and continuously review and enhance risk management and governance practices.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don\’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

What you’ll bring

• Proven risk management and governance experience in change and transformation.
• Skilled in detailed reporting and data interpretation from multiple sources.
• Strong communicator, effective at engaging and negotiating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to influence colleagues and peers without direct authority.
• Diplomatic and interpersonal skills to navigate inter-company challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of Risk, Project Management, and PMO practices, ideally in Financial Services.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail across multiple priorities.
• Experience in regulated environments, delivering risk and governance frameworks in complex change projects.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £55,000
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA – Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical check up to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.