Numerix
fintech
HeadofPMO
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“Head of PMO at Numerix. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Continuously improve and execute the PMO vision. Lead, mentor, and develop a global team”
What You'll Achieve.
delivery excellence; client initiatives are delivered consistently on time, within scope, and on budget; high-quality outcomes; sustained business value; % of projects delivered on time and within budget; Portfolio RAG status improvement trends; Reduction in scope creep through effective change control; Improvement in billing accuracy and revenue realization; Client satisfaction (NPS or equivalent); PMO process adoption and compliance rates
Industry & Context.
solve derivative analytics problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of Project Management and/or Product Management in Capital Markets, Proven experience leading a PMO or delivery organisation within fintech, financial services, or enterprise software, Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management, Cross –functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Legal and Product teams, understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices of the same (preferably Agile) and development tools like JIRA, Deep understanding of SOW-based delivery models, commercial constructs and financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, margin management), Experience with trading and/or risk platforms implementations and cloud-based native services and SaaS offerings
Nice to Have
Graduated with an advanced degree (Masters) in a technical or business discipline with a background in project/programme management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), Exposure to AI/automation or digital initiatives to improve delivery efficiency and reporting, Exposure to cloud (AWS) and/or SaaS preferred
What You'll Do.
Continuously improve and execute the PMO vision
and develop a global team
Drive a culture of accountability
Own and enforce enterprise-wide project management standards
Monitor portfolio health using structured reporting
Lead PMO transformation initiatives
Standardize project lifecycle stages
Establish clear success metrics
Partner with Finance on project budgeting
Collaborate with Legal on SOWs
Oversee change control processes
Provide executive-level reporting
Build relationships across Product
Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes
Drive adoption of best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering and Sales; Build relationships across Product, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and client stakeholders
Communication Scope
executive communication
Process & Methodology
project management standards, governance, execution practices, risk management, disciplined execution, project management methodologies, Agile, hybrid delivery models
Full Job Description
Since our founding in 1996, we have been at the vanguard of financial technology, providing groundbreaking expertise, quantitative analytics and software that redefine pricing and risk management in the financial markets. With the strategic acquisitions of FINCAD, PolyPaths and Kynex, Numerix has further strengthened its leadership position empowering financial institutions worldwide, to transform risk into opportunities with confidence. Numerix empowers Capital Market participants to solve derivative analytics problems with innovative simplicity. The key to our success for over 30 years is our unique combination of innovative engineering and a highly dedicated team committed to going above and beyond to help customers and partners achieve their goals. The Head of PMO is responsible for driving delivery excellence across the Professional Services organization by establishing and enforcing best-in-class project management standards, governance, and execution practices within a fintech environment. This role ensures that all client initiatives are delivered consistently on time, within scope, and on budget, through rigorous oversight, proactive risk management, and disciplined execution. The role partners closely with Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering and Sales to align delivery with commercial objectives, contractual commitments, and client expectations, ensuring high-quality outcomes and sustained business value. What You'll Do: Continuously improve and execute the PMO vision, operating model, and governance framework in line with our business objectives. Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of project managers and PMO analyst (10+ people). Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the Professional Services delivery organization. Own and enforce enterprise-wide project management standards, methodologies, and templates (e.g., kickoff, RAID, status reporting, change control). Monitor portfolio health using structured rep
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