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Project Manager

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$60 - $71/hr

This role requires strong fiscal management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project governance skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in complex enterprise ...

Project Director

Hoyt Lakes, MN · On-site

$199K - $235K/yr

Project Governance & Strategy * Establish and maintain project governance, execution strategy, and delivery frameworks aligned with business objectives. * Ensure appropriate project controls systems ...

Project Director

Hoyt Lakes, MN · On-site

$199K - $235K/yr

Project Governance & Strategy * Establish and maintain project governance, execution strategy, and delivery frameworks aligned with business objectives. * Ensure appropriate project controls systems ...

Project Director

Hoyt Lakes, MN · On-site

$199K - $235K/yr

Project Governance & Strategy * Establish and maintain project governance, execution strategy, and delivery frameworks aligned with business objectives. * Ensure appropriate project controls systems ...

... methods, facilitating project governance and reporting, and creating models to improve business decisions • Efforts typically include extensive changes to existing functionality or the ...

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in project governance, stakeholder management, change management, testing coordination, and cutover planning. This role requires close collaboration ...

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IT Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

IT Project Manager Reports to: Josh Eitel, CIO Location: Irvine, CA Position Type: Full-Time, ... Define governance structures and communication plans * Ensure clear documentation of objectives ...

Project Governance & Strategy * Establish and maintain project governance, execution strategy, and delivery frameworks aligned with business objectives. * Ensure appropriate project controls systems ...

IT Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

IT Project Manager Reports to: Josh Eitel, CIO Location: Irvine, CA Position Type: Full-Time, ... Define governance structures and communication plans * Ensure clear documentation of objectives ...

Create tiered governance frameworks based on project budget and complexity (i.e., oversight and organizational framework) Quality Assurance Support & Project Evaluation (30%) * Participate in QA ...

Ensure robust governance compliance and risk management throughout the project lifecycle * Manage project financials including forecasting cost control and ROI optimization * Apply advanced project ...

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How much do project governance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for project governance in the United States is $51.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.62 and $60.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Project Governance, and why are they important?

To excel in Project Governance, you need a deep understanding of project management methodologies, risk assessment, compliance, and often formal qualifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 certification. Familiarity with tools like MS Project, governance frameworks, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is commonly required. Exceptional analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and communication skills help ensure effective oversight and alignment with organizational goals. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining project integrity, mitigating risks, and delivering successful outcomes within defined parameters.

What is project governance?

Project governance is the framework of rules, processes, and responsibilities that ensure projects are managed effectively and meet their objectives. It defines who has authority and accountability for decision-making, how stakeholders are engaged, and how risks and issues are managed throughout the project lifecycle. Effective project governance helps ensure transparency, alignment with organizational goals, and successful project delivery. It often includes oversight by steering committees, regular reporting, and clear escalation paths for issues.

What is the difference between Project Governance vs Project Manager?

AspectProject GovernanceProject Manager
Primary FocusEstablishing frameworks, policies, and oversight for project successPlanning, executing, and closing individual projects
ResponsibilitiesSetting strategic direction, ensuring compliance, risk managementManaging project scope, schedule, resources, and team
CredentialsOften includes certifications like PMP, PgMP, or governance-specific trainingTypically PMP or similar project management certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate governance bodies, steering committees, executive teamsProject teams, stakeholders, clients

While Project Governance focuses on establishing the policies and oversight mechanisms for projects, Project Managers are responsible for executing individual projects within those frameworks. Governance ensures strategic alignment and risk management, whereas Project Managers handle day-to-day project delivery.

How does a Project Governance professional typically interact with project teams and stakeholders?

Project Governance professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects align with organizational objectives by providing oversight, setting standards, and facilitating communication between project teams and stakeholders. They often participate in project steering committees, review progress reports, and help resolve escalated issues. Effective collaboration with project managers, sponsors, and cross-functional teams is essential to maintain transparency, manage risks, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks. This involvement allows Project Governance professionals to anticipate challenges early and support successful project delivery.
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Infographic showing various Project Governance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,926 per year, or $51.4 per hour.
Finance Project Manager - Fiscal Governance & Controls

Finance Project Manager - Fiscal Governance & Controls

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

Akron, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago


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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 295 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 29 rated jewelry retailers


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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!
Finance Project Manager - Fiscal Governance & Controls
Location: Dallas, TX or Akron, OH (Hybrid)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Manager - Financial Governance & Portfolio Controls will partner with the Director of Portfolio Management, Unified Commerce Solutions, to lead, execute, and monitor the portfolio's multifaceted financial, reporting, and budgetary needs. This individual will serve as the primary financial liaison for the Unified Commerce Solutions IT portfolio, IT leadership, and cross-functional partners, enforcing disciplined financial governance, forecasting, and portfolio control processes. Embedded across programs, product teams, and project management activities, this role will maintain a strong pulse on budget-to-actual performance, labor utilization, vendor spend, and overall financial health while enhancing reporting and visibility across the broader portfolio. Combining advanced project management capabilities with strong financial acumen, the Project Manager III will drive forecast integrity, variance management, labor validation, vendor accountability, and executive reporting across the Unified Commerce Solutions portfolio. This position reports to the Director of Portfolio Management, Unified Commerce Solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the development, maintenance, and delivery of accurate capital and expense forecasts, budgets, accruals, and cash flow projections across assigned initiatives, with a target of maintaining portfolio forecast accuracy of 95% or greater.
  • Establish strong partnerships with Project Managers, Delivery Leads, and leadership to ensure forecasting, resource management, and estimates-to-actuals are treated as living, continuously managed disciplines rather than periodic reporting activities.
  • Drive disciplined financial governance by monitoring budget-to-actual performance, identifying and explaining variances, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring timely decisions and escalations to leadership.
  • Create and maintain executive dashboards, financial models, and portfolio-level reports that provide clear visibility into forecasts, actuals, resource utilization, contingency usage, and funding requirements.
  • Develop and maintain the portfolio Financial Governance SharePoint site and related tools to centralize reporting, governance artifacts, metrics, and actionable insights.
  • Conduct weekly audits of internal labor reporting and validate resource allocations in partnership with Delivery Leads to ensure accurate time charging and alignment with planned work.
  • Review, challenge, and validate vendor forecasts, invoices, statements of work, contracts, and accruals, holding vendor partners accountable to established forecasting and financial governance standards.
  • Coordinate financial and project governance activities using SAP, Jira, and the Atlassian suite of tools, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and alignment with approved budgets and plans.
  • Lead monthly financial governance meetings and oversee follow-up actions, presenting concise financial insights, risks, decisions, and cost analyses to portfolio leadership.
  • Lead quarterly financial reviews with Portfolio Leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders to assess forecast accuracy, spending trends, funding requirements, and corrective actions, and support annual planning and year-end reforecast activities as needed.
  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, Portfolio Directors, and other IT portfolios to align estimates, forecasts, actuals, and schedule data, and serve as the primary liaison for portfolio financial matters.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and enhanced financial controls, including recommendations related to staffing plans, contractor conversions, and contingency management.
  • Independently manage portfolio initiatives and project efforts as needed, applying strong project management discipline to deliver results on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality.
  • Contribute as a subject matter expert to the governance processes, change control procedures, training materials, and reporting standards to strengthen accountability, visibility, and disciplined execution across the Unified Commerce Solutions portfolio.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, IT, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Certifications a plus. PMP or similar preferred
  • 8+ years of project finance, accounting, portfolio controls, or IT project management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project and portfolio finances, including capital and expense budgets, forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, resource planning, and vendor spend across multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience with capital and expense budgeting, vendor management, and labor validation.
  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills; SAP, Sharepoint, Jira and Workday experience preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.

BENEFITS & PERKS:
  • Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching after one year of employment
  • Generous time off + company holidays
  • Merchandise discount
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Much more!

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About Signet Jewelers

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At Kay, we know that love is unstoppable. Which is why we're devoted to helping customers Celebrate Life and Express Love in ways every bit as dynamic as they are memorable. From classic must-haves to the latest trends, our selection of quality, responsibly-sourced jewelry has become part of so many love stories over the last century. Kay Jewelers is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love. Signet is also "Great Place to Work-Certified"™. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Akron, OH, US

Year founded

1949

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