VP US R&C P&D - Project Manager

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The Risk & Compliance (R&C) Performance & Delivery (P&D) function supports the US Chief Risk Officer and US Chief Compliance Officer on a broad array of activities required to run an efficient and effective R&C function. Focus areas include People strategy and performance management, Cost Management, Strategy and Planning, Oversight of Chief Administration Office (CAO), Chief Control Office (CCO) and Transformation and other services being provided by US Regional COO, Organizational design, discreet and non-transformation/strategic projects, facilitate strategic decisions and mediate across Senior stakeholders within Global Business (GB), Global Functions (GF);

US COO and US Chief Information Office (CIO), mitigating risks and issues as they arise; and Communications

The Project Manager will operate within the US R&C P&D function, driving the execution of strategic initiatives, enhancing operating effectiveness, and ensuring alignment between global R&C priorities and US regulatory and business requirements

This role sits at the center of cross-functional delivery, partnering with R&C sub-functions, the HNAH COO organization, and global stakeholders to design, mobilize, and execute high-impact initiatives. The individual will need to combine structured program management with pragmatic problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

• Shape and lead projects from initiation through deployment, developing problem statements, business cases, plans/schedules and milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Manage scope, dependencies, issues and risks. Projects can be R&C-specific or broader US/Group initiatives that impact the US R&C function and operating model
• Regularly present project progress to Leadership clearly and concisely highlighting issues, risks and mitigating actions for awareness and escalation
• Cultivate strong working relationships with the R&C Leadership Team, senior stakeholders at the Group level, and external partners
• Oversee internal controls and services provided by the US CCO function: risk, control assessment, and issues management, including liaison with stakeholders to define required actions, and to provide oversight on progress
• Oversee and manage internal governance and program frameworks (committees/meetings, actions and submissions) – and support delivery of internal governance
• Design standardized templates and lead targeted and structured discovery interviews with SMEs to document existing processes, hand-offs, and outputs. Analyze processes to identify any opportunities for optimization or re-engineering

• Experience in project/program management within Risk, Compliance, or a related control function. Management consultancy experience is also a plus
• Solid experience in independently managing and delivering content-focused projects that cover a broad range of risk or operational processes working across different levels of the organization
• Demonstrated leader with an ownership mindset focused on outcomes and accountability. Sound judgement in navigating risk, regulatory, and business considerations
• Collaborative approach with the ability to bridge global and local…