Overview
GRC Product Owner and Project Manager
ERM Industrial Assets Department
Maidenhead, United Kingdom/ Melrose, South Africa/ Baar, Switzerland
We are seeking an experienced GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) platform product owner and project manager to lead our MetricStream implementation and ongoing development. This dual role combines strategic product ownership with hands-on project management to deliver enterprise-wide risk management, audit, HSEC and compliance solutions. The candidate selected will be pivotal in shaping the vision, roadmap, and execution of our integrated GRC platform, ensuring collaboration across global teams and departments is effective.
Responsibilities
Product owner:
* Platform vision and strategy: Define and execute the product roadmap for MetricStream GRC platform, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
* Stakeholder management: Collaborate with business stakeholders and Technology teams to gather requirements and prioritize features.
* Data governance: Establish robust data governance processes ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency across the platform.
* Continuous improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices to enhance the platform\'s capabilities and user experience.
* Business process integration: Systematize Risk, Audit, compliance and HSEC business processes within the platform framework.
* Reporting: collect and ensure delivery of reporting capabilities in PowerBI and platform.
Project management:
* Implementation leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and rollout of GRC platform enhancements and new modules.
* Cross-functional coordination: Manage complex, multi-departmental projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
* Vendor management: Coordinate with MetricStream supplier team and internal IT resources.
* Risk and quality assurance: Conduct regular system audits, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and implement quality controls.
* Performance monitoring: Develop and track KPIs to measure platform effectiveness and project performance.
Technical Experience
* Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) or professional certifications in business, risk management, or data governance.
* 10+ years’ experience delivering ERM frameworks and MetricStream implementations in global organizations.
* Effective in managing enterprise system rollouts with comprehensive project management capabilities.
* Deep knowledge of MetricStream features (AI-driven insights, heat maps, compliance automation).
* Mastery in Agile/Waterfall methodologies and tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Power BI.
* Comprehensive knowledge of data governance and the integration of Risk, Audit, and HSEC processes.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and cultures.
Our ideal candidate
We are seeking a seasoned professional who combines strategic vision with direct execution. They bring credibility, adaptability, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Key strengths
* A solutions-focused leader who can guide teams through complex challenges while maintaining clarity on priorities and outcomes.
* Efficient stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire trust and promote collaboration.
* Analytical and critical thinker, skilled at identifying risks and facilitating practical solutions.
* Awareness of natural resources sector compliance challenges and emerging GRC, ESG, and decarbonization trends.
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