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.

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 .

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