9 months

Glasgow - onsite x2 days a week

450 per day inside ir35

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a critical regulatory programme within a global banking environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in delivering large-scale regulatory, operational risk, and control risk programmes. The role will work closely with Director-level peers and senior stakeholders, including CCSO and technology teams, to ensure alignment on strategic deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management and Communication:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the bank, ensuring clear communication and alignment on programme goals.
  • Act as the liaison between business and technology teams, balancing priorities and resource needs across both areas.
• Resource and Cost Management:
  • Manage resource allocation, overseeing internal and external team members, as well as technology and business resources.
  • Develop and maintain a cost management structure, ensuring all resources are used efficiently to deliver within budget constraints.
• Technology and Business Alignment:
  • Deliver technology solutions that align with business requirements, ensuring successful integration across both domains.
  • Demonstrate strong technology acumen to facilitate the translation of business needs into technological solutions that meet programme objectives.
• Governance and Compliance:
  • Lead governance activities to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Oversee risk management processes, including operational and control risks, and ensure that the programme adheres to corporate governance standards.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Oversee external reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate communication with relevant business units and regulatory bodies.
  • Provide analysis and insights on programme performance, addressing issues, escalating as needed, and offering solutions to mitigate risks.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience working within global banking.
• Proven expertise in regulatory programme management, focusing on operational risks and control risks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management, with a focus on managing complex relationships at Director level and above.
• Strong governance knowledge, ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with both regulatory and corporate standards.
• Ability to drive digital and technology change, with a balance between business acumen and technology expertise.
• Experienced in budgeting, resource coordination, cost-benefit analysis, risk and control management, and issue escalation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; advanced degrees or certifications (eg, PRINCE2, PMP) are preferred.
• Extensive experience in corporate governance, change management, and regulatory programme delivery.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.