Compliance Project Manager

TEKsystems; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Cork is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Project Manager for a 12-month rolling PAYE contract. The role is hybrid with three days onsite at Hollyhill, Cork, and involves leading regulatory initiatives across EMEIA, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering programs on time and within scope.

You will partner with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to govern projects, build plans and dashboards, and report to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of project or programme management experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience delivering complex programmes across multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, audit, or governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory compliance projects across EMEIA.
• Develop and maintain project plans with timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Drive governance with status reporting, risks, and issue resolution for stakeholders.
• Track progress and mitigate delays to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Ensure deliverables are on time, within scope, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering.

Skills

Project management

Cross-country coordination

Regulatory compliance

PMO

Stakeholder reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Project Manager

12 Month Rolling PAYE Contract

Hybrid Work Arrangment (3 days onsite)

Location: Hollyhill, Cork

Job Description

This role focuses on leading strategic regulatory compliance initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA). You will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate cross-functional regulatory programmes, and ensure timely execution of initiatives that support business growth while maintaining strict adherence to evolving regional regulatory requirements. Working closely with regulatory subject matter experts, you will provide governance, reporting, and operational support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with both business and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of regulatory compliance projects across EMEIA markets, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasts, to support effective programme delivery.
• Drive project governance processes, including regular status reporting, risk management, issue resolution, and updates for senior and executive stakeholders.
• Track project progress against agreed plans, identify potential delays or bottlenecks, and define mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to support key compliance initiatives and programmes.
• Coordinate activities related to changing regulatory requirements across EMEIA, including ongoing regulatory analysis, compliance verification, documentation management, and audit readiness.
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of compliance frameworks, processes, tools, and controls that strengthen regulatory oversight.
• Act as a central point of coordination between regional regulatory teams and global business partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and governance reviews to drive decision-making and resolve issues.
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple countries, functions, and organisational levels to support successful delivery.
• Develop project dashboards and reporting tools to monitor the performance of the regulatory project portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management methodologies and compliance processes, and support the implementation of enhancements.
• Manage tracking systems and databases used for regulatory programmes and regional initiatives, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support the adoption of new tools, technologies, and operational best practices across the regulatory organisation.
• Maintain project risk registers, lead mitigation planning, and ensure risks are actively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate audit preparation activities, including gathering evidence and documentation, and support the resolution of compliance findings.
• Ensure documentation and records are maintained in line with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Monitor regulatory developments across EMEIA and assess potential impacts on business operations, escalating and advising as appropriate.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project or programme management experience within a regulated environment.
• Proven experience managing complex projects across multiple countries and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of compliance, regulatory, audit, or governance processes within regulated industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and commonly used project management and reporting tools.
• Strong project management and PMO skills, including planning, governance, and stakeholder reporting.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations.
• experience in project governance and regulatory compliance activities.
• Strong general communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or an equivalent qualification.
• experience supporting regulatory compliance programmes within technology, consumer electronics, medical devices, telecommunications, or manufacturing industries.
• experience using Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project reporting and portfolio management tools.
• Knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks and EMEIA market requirements.
• experience working within a global, matrixed organisation.
• Background in telecommunications or similar highly regulated technology sectors.
• Ability to work effectively on a world-class technology campus alongside a high-calibre team.
• Relevant degree in a discipline aligned to business, technology, engineering, life sciences, or regulatory fields.

Why Work Here?

You will join a world-class technology campus and collaborate with a high-calibre, international team that is passionate about regulatory excellence and innovation. The environment supports professional growth through exposure to complex, cross-border projects and modern tools, while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance. You will have the opportunity to shape compliance practices across diverse markets, contribute to impactful initiatives, and develop your career within a forward-thinking, globally connected organisation.

Work Environment

This role is based within a modern, world-class technology campus, offering access to advanced tools and systems used for project management, reporting, and regulatory tracking. You will work in a global, matrixed environment, collaborating virtually and in person with teams across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. The setting is fast-paced and professional, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, governance, and the use of digital platforms such as Microsoft Office, Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Jira to support project and compliance activities. Working patterns align with standard business hours, with flexibility required to coordinate with stakeholders in multiple time zones.