SOX Programme Manager

Social network you want to login/join with:SOX Programme Manager – Finance and IT Compliance TransformationTo lead and oversee the delivery of SOX compliance activities across two concurrent workstreams, ensuring alignment between finance, IT, and external advisory partners. The role will provide programme governance, drive execution to meet compliance deadlines, and embed sustainable controls and processes within the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the SOX compliance programme plan across two workstreams, integrating deliverables and dependencies.Act as the central coordination point between finance, IT, and external audit/advisory resources.Ensure milestones are met in line with compliance deadlines.Governance and ReportingEstablish and run programme governance forums, ensuring timely escalation of risks, issues, and decisions.Provide regular progress updates to executive sponsors and steering committees.Stakeholder EngagementBuild strong relationships with business process owners, IT leads, and compliance officers across multiple regions.Influence senior stakeholders to secure buy-in for changes to processes, systems, and controls.Methodology and Quality AssuranceApply appropriate project management methodologies to manage dependencies and resource constraints.Ensure testing, documentation, and remediation meet SOX compliance standards.Identify potential barriers to SOX compliance and proactively manage risks to resolution.Coordinate remediation plans for control deficiencies or audit findings.Proven experience delivering SOX compliance programmes in complex, multinational organisations.Strong understanding of internal controls, financial processes, and IT general controls (ITGCs).Ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently with competing priorities.Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across finance, IT, and senior leadership.Strong governance, planning, and reporting skills in high-pressure compliance ..... full job details .....