David Monger
Head of Tds Pmo Governance Assurance & Operations @Cushman & Wakefield
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Tds Pmo Governance Assurance & Operations @Cushman & Wakefield
London, GB
Supporting the TDS PMO by leading two key areas designed to strengthen reliability and transparency across the function’s operations: Governance & AssuranceDriving excellence through- Governance framework and standards assurance- KPI creation and performance monitoring OperationsEmpowering delivery with- Tools and AI-enabled resources- Onboarding and training programmes- Dashboards and templates for streamlined execution These pillars help the PMO maintain consistency, enhance visibility, and enable smarter ways of working.
EDUCATION
University of Essex
Master of Science - MS, Electronic Systems Engineering
City of Portsmouth College
Ordinary National Certificate (ONC), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
City of Portsmouth College
Higher National Certificate (HNC), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Essex
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronic Systems Engineering
ABOUT DAVID MONGER
I combine strategic insight, delivery assurance, and stakeholder influence to enable organizations to deliver complex global programmes with confidence. My expertise spans technical transformation, governance leadership, and portfolio optimization, positioning me as a trusted leader in project, programme, and portfolio management.With 25+ years of experience, I’ve led technology solutions impacting up to users, managed teams of up to 150+ professionals and budgets up to $60M+- always focused on measurable business outcomes.I excel at turning complexity into clarity and translating ambiguity into actionable strategies, both of which help drive informed decisions at every level, including the C-suite. My approach blends strategic vision, governance excellence, and stakeholder engagement to deliver impactful change.Key achievements & strengths- Strategic Programme Delivery & Assurance - At Standard Chartered, I led multiple assurance-heavy programmes (Cybersecurity, Obsolescence Remediation, Data Centre Migration), identifying and resolving thousands of infrastructure risks. At UBS, I managed high-severity audit remediation portfolios and led strategic infrastructure planning and governance- Continuous Process Improvement - At Cushman & Wakefield, I lead the PMO’s governance and quality function, embedding continuous improvement across intake, planning, reporting, and delivery. I’ve consistently driven process improvement and challenged legacy practices across roles- Capital Investment Governance & Capex Recovery - Managed budgets up to USD60M+, including cost control and Capex optimization- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence - Regularly engaged with C-suite, regulators, senior business leads, and external vendors across SCB, UBS, and Deutsche Bank- Delivery Methodologies & SDLC - Experience with SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models- Technical Assurance & Engineering Reviews - Led technical migrations, cyber control implementations, and obsolescence remediation involving thousands of components. Delivered root cause analysis and stability improvements in trading platforms- Leadership & Mentoring - Managed teams from 5 to 150+ people and mentored junior staff. Known for coaching and developing talent into larger roles- Additional Strengths - Global experience across banking, real estate, and technology sectors. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. Hockey umpiring at elite level – shows discipline, decision-making, and leadership under pressure.
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