SOX Project Manager

Project overview

Project Manager - SOX Control Framework Enhancement

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

The Role

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

Required Experience

Essential Qualifications

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

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

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: London, UK, GB