Sox Project Manager

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a 6-month contract on the SOX Control Framework Enhancement Programme. The role involves driving delivery across Finance, Risk, Audit and Technology to strengthen internal controls.

You will lead governance, planning, budgeting and reporting, manage multiple workstreams, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and successful handover.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex projects within regulated environments.
• Experience leading projects in Financial Services or similarly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with SOX controls and regulatory change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, resource plans, and reporting packs.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget performance.
• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Audit, Technology, and Operations.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting & Reporting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

PRINCE2

PMP

Agile Certification

Job description

6-Month Contract | Edinburgh | Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite per Week)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a high-profile SOX Control Framework Enhancement Programme on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening internal controls and regulatory compliance within a complex enterprise environment.

Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Audit, and Technology, you will be responsible for driving project delivery, ensuring key milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme from initiation through to completion
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, resource plans, and reporting packs
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget performance
• Ensure alignment between project activities and wider programme objectives
• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Audit, Technology, and Operations functions
• Drive business readiness activities and support successful implementation and handover of change initiatives
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and programme reporting
• Lead project teams, setting objectives and providing direction throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong relationships across multiple business functions and leadership levels

Required Experience

• Proven track record delivering complex projects within regulated environments
• Strong experience as a Project Manager within Financial Services, Banking, or a highly regulated industry
• Experience working on SOX controls, internal controls, risk, audit, governance, or regulatory change programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong planning, budgeting, reporting, and governance experience
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver against tight deadlines
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across business and technology functions

Essential Qualifications

• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent Project Management certification
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects through the full project lifecycle

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.