Project Manager, SOX Control Framework Enhancement (6 months)

NatWest Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NatWest Group is seeking a Project Manager for a six-month SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme in Edinburgh. The role requires delivering outcomes on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

You will work in a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong development opportunities, and attend the office in person at least two days per week. You will collaborate with Finance, Risk, Audit and Technology to align plans, controls and resources with wider programme governance.

Qualifications

• Projects manager with PRINCE2/PMP/Agile qualification and experience delivering large-scale change.
• Strong SOX, governance, risk management and audit remediation knowledge.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and report on project plans, controls and resource plans.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and successful handover.
• Lead a team through the project lifecycle and set objectives.
• Coordinate business and technology change initiatives.

Skills

Project management

PRINCE2

PMP

Agile

Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMP certification

Agile certification

Job description

Join us as a Project Manager, SOX Control Framework Enhancement

• This is an opportunity for a driven Project Manager to join us and deliver our goals on time, within budget and to the highest quality in the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme
• You’ll be joining an innovative and inclusive culture where you’ll have access to fantastic development opportunities
• Hone your existing project management skills and advance your career in this exciting, fast paced role
• We're offering this role for a period of six months, and you'll attend the office in person a minimum of two days per week

What you'll do

In your new role, you’ll work closely with Finance, Risk, Audit and Technology teams to prepare, analyse and provide reporting on all project plans, controls and resource plans, making sure that these plans align with wider programme plans and controls.

You’ll also:

• Ensure that activities are in place to adequately prepare the business, engaging all appropriate stakeholders effectively so that change can be implemented and handed over successfully
• Lead a team through the project lifecycle, setting team objectives and carrying out individual assessments while building and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders across multiple franchises, functions and levels

The skills you'll need

You’ll need proven project management experience, supported by a recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or an equivalent. You’ll also bring strong experience of delivering large-scale change, regulatory remediation or control enhancement programmes.

You’ll have a strong understanding of SOX, financial controls, governance, risk management and audit remediation, together with the ability to operate effectively across different functions, including Finance, Risk, Audit, Change and Technology. Experience of SOX compliance, Finance transformation and regulatory change within financial services would be advantageous.

You’ll also need:

• Strong programme planning, financial management and reporting capabilities
• The ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies and competing priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging with senior leaders
• Experience of coordinating both business and technology change initiatives
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships