Project Manager - Control Operations & Risk

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Project Manager to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• Manage end-to-end delivery of cross-control initiatives from intake through closure
• Define scope delivery plans dependencies governance structures and execution roadmaps
• Coordinate deliverables across controls risk audit operations and technology teams
• Maintain RAID logs action trackers risk registers and governance reporting
• Drive governance forums reporting cadence and stakeholder communications
• Escalate risks issues and blockers with clear recommendations and mitigation options
• Support BAU operations through resource planning capacity management and workload coordination
• Support budget tracking forecasting and financial reporting activities
• Prepare leadership updates governance packs metrics and management reports
• Act as an extension of leadership teams and provide decision-ready recommendations
• Drive continuous improvement in governance reporting and operational processes
• Build team capability through coaching delegation cross-training and succession planning
• Ensure delivery transparency accountability and effective stakeholder alignment

Required Skills/Experience

• Proven Programme Management or Project Management experience
• Experience working in regulated controls operations governance or risk-focused environments
• Strong governance management experience including RAID action tracking and reporting
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and executive reporting capabilities
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Strong planning scheduling and delivery management experience
• Experience with resource planning capacity management and budget tracking
• Ability to identify assess and proactively manage risks and issues
• Experience producing leadership presentations governance packs and performance reporting
• Experience improving operating models, governance frameworks and ways of working
• Ability to coach and mentor team members while driving delivery outcomes