Regulatory Programme Manager, EMEA

Location: Hybrid - London

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for driving large-scale regulatory change? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, leading teams to deliver impactful outcomes across complex regional landscapes?

Our client is seeking a Regulatory Programme Manager to effectively manage and deliver complex regulatory change and related workstreams across the EMEA region . You'll be at the forefront of defining the approach for global governance, ensuring our regulatory and compliance needs are met holistically.

What You'll Do:

As a Programme Leader , you'll be instrumental in driving our projects forward, ensuring they meet their objectives while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Programme Leadership & Vision

Lead and inspire your project team to achieve both individual and collective goals.

Deliver agreed outputs within defined scope, time, cost, and quality, always acting with integrity.

Define and communicate the programme vision, translating it into clear delivery objectives.

Drive the programme to deliver articulated outcomes, benefits, and desired organisational capabilities.

Provide thought leadership on global governance for our EMEA regulatory framework, ensuring compliant launches of new products and services.

Project Team Management

Design, develop, and manage your project team day-to-day, adapting to project stage.

Clearly define and delegate roles for your team and key stakeholders.

Foster innovation and empower your team to achieve successful project outcomes.

Project Business Case & Benefits Management

Secure sponsor buy-in and stakeholder engagement for all project plans.

Conduct lessons learned reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Prepare, gain approval for, and update business cases , justifying projects based on benefits, costs, and risks.

Collaborate to identify, track, and deliver benefits outlined in the business case.

Ensure the realisation of business benefits by designing project outputs that meet programme requirements.

Project Budget & Cost Management

Develop and manage project budgets , controlling forecasts against actuals.

Programme Governance, Reporting & Assurance

Design and maintain effective programme governance and decision-making frameworks.

Proactively monitor and report overall programme progress and project health.

Plan and engage in programme project assurance activities.

Comply with established project and programme management processes.

Project Plans & Controls

Support owners in developing project specifications, timelines, and plans.

Accurately record programme progress in relevant management tools (e.g., Workfront).

Consolidate and document all project components (scope, schedule, resources, budgets, risks, etc.).

Establish protocols for managing scope changes and document updates.

Scheduling & Dependency Management

Take full ownership of deploying the Delivery and Change Framework (DDCF), from mobilisation to operationalisation into BAU.

Utilise project plans to monitor activities and manage dependencies.

Act as an arbiter and escalation point , resolving issues between project elements.

Programme Resource Management

Identify and secure necessary resources from internal/external providers.

Develop, implement, and update resource allocation plans.

Stakeholder & Communications Management

Engage with key stakeholders to identify project objectives and deliverables.

Manage pertinent stakeholder relationships and communications, ensuring continuous alignment.

Proactively identify and resolve between individuals and groups.

Risks & Issues Management

Identify and monitor programme risks and issues , developing mitigating actions.

Manage interdependencies with related projects and act as an escalation point.

Conduct progress reviews to ensure alignment and risk mitigation.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a Programme Leader who embodies a blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong interpersonal skills.

Programme & Project Management

Expert knowledge of Programme and Project Management principles.

Proven ability to successfully deliver large, complex regulatory programmes end-to-end.

Critical judgment and strong decision-making skills that consistently deliver business value.

Extensive experience in large-scale programme budget management and cost control.

Strong analytical skills : You can analyze, interpret, and synthesize data to provide high-quality insights and clear, concise reports.

Experience in rolling out regulatory change programmes.

Demonstrable experience in compliance is essential.

Commercial Know-How

A sharp focus on managing value across the business, understanding market changes, and proactively adapting strategy 1-2 years ahead.

Strategic in your approach , aligning priorities and communicating challenges clearly to your team.

Deep understanding of current regulatory issues affecting customers, industry, and clients.

A strong grasp of client delivery.

Building Great Relationships

Ability to operate and influence effectively within diverse stakeholder environments, skilled in negotiation and persuasion.

A collaborative spirit : You partner across the client to leverage full capabilities, bringing value and innovation to projects.

You foster an agile team environment where employees embrace change.

Making Change Happen

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills , continuously managing expectations.

Effective decision-making and the ability to prioritize your portfolio.

Experience in supporting change management efforts to seamlessly operationalize projects into BAU.

Ability to drive regulatory and compliance changes across the organization, ensuring smooth transitions.

Fosters Inclusivity

Awareness of (visible and invisible ), creating a platform where everyone feels seen and heard.

Recognizes and utilizes the unique talents and skills within their team.

Actively educates themselves on , equity, and inclusion, demonstrating commitment through action.

Other Essential Qualities

Excellent personal prioritisation and coordination skills , managing multiple deadlines under pressure.

Logical and methodical with strong attention to detail.

Utilise current talent and help individuals develop skills, leveraging workforce capability to build high-performing teams.

Think critically about business problems , identifying root causes and focusing on solutions.

Leverage diverse talent , appreciating and unique talents, displaying cultural intelligence.

Good interpersonal skills , with the ability to negotiate and deal with conflict.

Strong MS Office Skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Contract Info:

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months (until end of the year) with possibility to extend

Compensation: Dependant on experience

Hours: Full-time

Employment Type: Freelance Contract

Location: Hybrid, required onsite in central London 1-2 days a week