Project Governance Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

The Project Governance Analyst provides consulting services for our client accounts to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Projects vary from small to large-sized projects for IT infrastructure construction and AV upgrades within occupied corporate office facilities nationally.

This job is part of the Project Management function responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion. Construction projects consist of new builds, site relocations, office re-stacks, technology upgrades, and special client expansion project requests. May require up to 25% overnight travel throughout the US.

What you’ll do

• Support project governance activities across the client portfolio, ensuring alignment with client and organizational standards.
• Maintain governance frameworks for stakeholder engagement and design standards compliance to promote project consistency and accountability.
• Develop and maintain project reporting and compliance dashboards for leadership review.
• Monitor project compliance and performance metrics, including standards adherence, schedules and milestones, and issues across multiple projects.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support client stakeholders, project executives, and project managers via training, clear documentation, and “hypercare support” to ensure governance requirements and reporting are incorporated throughout project design and delivery.
• Coordinate change management and communications across client stakeholder teams.
• Maintain records of client stakeholder Points-of-Contact (POCs) and track engagements to ensure adoption and adherence to new governance processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance governance practices, reporting capabilities, and project controls.
• Promote data integrity and maintain accurate information within program management documentation and reporting tools.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in project governance, PMO, project controls, program management, project coordination, business analysis, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management practices.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, dashboards, KPI reporting, and performance analytics.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace suite, especially Google Sheets, Slides and Docs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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