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Project Governance Manager

2 days ago Bangalore, India

About D&T

Level - L5A

Diageo's Digital & Technology (D&T) function serves to equip our markets to deliver Diageo's performance ambition. We are proud to be leaders in delivering innovative technology solutions to help drive great performance. Our services are in over 100 countries across each and every function and at the forefront of business change.

The D&T Finance Team is responsible for the end-to-end financial management of D&T, covering a c. $500M annual spend across IT running costs (BAU) and IT portfolio (projects) investment and Project Governance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide independent oversight of D&T enabled projects to support on track delivery of committed business outcomes/key landmarks
• Ensure projects are set up effectively for success, in line with PACE governance and procedure requirements (plans, budget, resource, governance approach) with clear steering group accountabilities/risk management/benefit tracking
• Understand cross-project interdependencies, identify risks and issues

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• Support Project delivery teams from a functional perspective
• Support with development and implementation of project compliance simplification initiatives.
• Know when to intervene/course accurate/bring up if a project is off-track
• Provide project governance and PACE standard mentorship, mentoring support to customer groups within D&T project management community
• Support PMO with crafting and implementing protocol Project Governance methods, tools and training

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in project environment
• Proven track record to optimally and govern sophisticated projects based on project methodology including Agile
• Deep understanding of project governance methodology (PACE) or similar and compliance requirements for project delivery
• Work experience in business process, solutions and global business operations
• Strong influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective participant relationships across all levels.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, generate ideas, support decision making and find solutions to business issues.
• Maintains a well-rounded business perspective including financial, commercial, risk, compliance requirements and impacts
• Experience of working across multiple locations and with diverse cultures

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We accept diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be encouraged and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more.

Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of crafting the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India, Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Diageo-JR1116434
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-07T18:58:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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