Lead Consultant- Remediation Project Manager

Career Level: E

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming risk management within a dynamic and innovative environment? As a Risk Remediation Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of planning, coordinating, and driving enterprise risk remediation initiatives. Your mission is to address identified risks across business processes, technology, regulatory compliance, and operational activities. You'll ensure that risk mitigation measures are implemented effectively, projects are delivered on time and within scope, and key collaborators are kept informed throughout the remediation lifecycle. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities

Project Management:

• Lead the end-to-end management of risk remediation projects, including scoping, planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and reporting.

• Coordinate with risk owners, control owners, IT, compliance, and business partners to develop and implement effective remediation plans.

Risk Assessment:

• Analyze and prioritize risks based on impact and likelihood.

• Support risk assessments and ensure remediation actions address root causes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate meetings and maintain clear communication among multi-functional teams.

• Prepare and present regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation progress to stakeholders and senior management.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed project and risk remediation documentation, including action plans, risk logs, status reports, and outcomes.

• Ensure audit trails and reporting align with internal and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify lessons learned and recommend process improvements for risk management and remediation activities.

• Support the development and enhancement of risk remediation frameworks, tools, and standards.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field (advanced degree/certifications are a plus, e.g., PMP, CRISC, CISM).

• Reasonable years of project management experience, preferably in risk, compliance, information security, or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional projects, particularly in risk remediation or mitigation.

• Good understanding of risk management principles, frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO), and regulatory compliance standards.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.) and productivity software (MS Office suite).

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Prior experience in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, finance, healthcare, etc.).

• Familiarity with audit, cybersecurity, or data privacy concepts.

• Change management experience.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, your work has a direct impact on patients' lives. We empower our teams to perform at their peak by combining innovative science with leading digital technology platforms. Our passion for data analytics, AI, machine learning, and more drives us to innovate continuously. With investment backing us at every step of the way, we are committed to disrupting the industry and transforming healthcare. Here you can explore new technologies in hackathons or shape your own path with support all the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact—everything we do matters.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to become part of our journey!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.