SBS Transit Ltd Hiring! Full Time Programme Manager (Governance, Funding - Reporting) in - Ricebowl

Purpose of the Role

The Programme Manager (Governance, Funding & Reporting) is responsible for establishing and administering the governance, funding management, programme controls, reporting and assurance frameworks for the asset renewal programme. The role ensures all projects are delivered in accordance with approved governance processes, funding conditions, organisational policies and regulatory requirements.

The incumbent serves as the primary custodian of programme financial governance,funding applications, claims administration, executive reporting, risk governance andprogramme assurance activities, providing management with timely and accurate

information to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance Management

• Develop and maintain the programme governance framework, policies and procedures.
• Establish standardised programme management methodologies, templates and reporting requirements.
• Administer programme governance forums, steering committees and review boards.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, funding conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to project approval processes, delegated authorities and change control requirements.
• Coordinate programme audits, assurance reviews and governance assessments

2. Funding Management

• Lead the preparation and submission of programme funding applications.
• Manage engagement with funding agencies on funding approvals, claims and clarifications.
• Ensure compliance with all funding agreements, grant conditions and reporting requirements.
• Monitor programme funding utilisation against approved allocations.
• Coordinate funding claims, reimbursement submissions and supporting documentation.
• Identify funding risks and opportunities to maximise funding recovery.

3. Financial Oversight

• Establish programme-wide financial controls and monitoring mechanisms.
• Consolidate project budgets into a programme-level financial plan.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, forecasts and cashflow requirements.
• Track programme financial performance against approved budgets.
• Review project cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support annual budget exercises and long-term financial planning.

4. Programme Reporting

• Develop and maintain programme performance dashboards and reporting systems.
• Consolidate project status information into executive-level programme reports.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, boards and funding authorities.
• Monitor and report key programme indicators relating to cost, schedule, risk and funding utilisation.
• Ensure timely escalation of significant issues and emerging programme risks.

5. Risk, Compliance and Assurance

• Maintain the programme risk register and governance risk framework.
• Monitor programme compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Track implementation of audit findings and agreed corrective actions.
• Conduct programme health checks and governance reviews.
• Ensure lessons learnt and continuous improvement processes are implemented.

6. Contract and Commercial Governance

• Monitor commercial and contractual compliance across projects.
• Track key contractual obligations, deliverables and milestones.
• Ensure appropriate documentation supporting contractual decisions is maintained.
• Review variation requests and ensure governance approvals are obtained.
• Support dispute resolution and contractual governance matters.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the PMO focal point for governance and funding-related engagements.
• Maintain regular communication with Finance, Procurement, Legal and Internal Audit departments.
• Liaise with funding agencies on programme reporting and funding compliance matters.
• Support Project Leads in navigating governance and funding requirements.

8. PMO Administration and Knowledge Management

• Oversee programme records management and document control systems.
• Ensure programme documentation is complete, accurate and auditable.
• Maintain programme performance databases and reporting repositories.
• Develop and maintain PMO knowledge repositories, standards and lessons learnt registers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Min. Degree in Finance, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration,
• Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in Project Management, Finance or Governance are advantageous.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in programme management, PMO, project controls, finance or governance functions.
• Experience managing large infrastructure, rail, transportation or public-funded programmes.
• Strong knowledge of funding administration, financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Experience in executive reporting and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with government-funded asset renewal or capital investment programmes is preferred.

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