The DORA Programme Lead is a critical second-line function responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and management of the organisation's programme to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This role involves providing subject matter expertise on DORA, managing the DORA implementation project, and owning the reporting to senior management and relevant forums. The role requires an understanding of the DORA requirements, excellent project management skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. Please note this position is an Fixed Term Contract for 18 months. **DORA Programme Leadership:** + Support process to adapt tooling (for incidents management, asset management, CIFs, etc) to DORA needs, currently manually managed. Program Lead to engage with internal tool owners and support the customization process (defining specific requirements, understanding existing modules, perform testing, etc).Creation of a scenario library: Provide guidance/experience to facilitate the implementation of scenario testing across a business process. **Stakeholder Engagement:** + Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, identify gaps, and develop solutions. **Training and Awareness:** + Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to educate employees about DORA requirements and their responsibilities. + Support internal staff with the adoption of JIRA as a program management tool into BAU **Regulatory Compliance:** + Lead and manage the organisation's DORA implementation project, ensuring timely and effective compliance with all requirements across France, Italy and Spain. + Serve as the primary subject matter expert on DORA, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization. + Maintain the detailed project plan (JIRA), track progress, and manage risks and issues related to DORA implementation, owning the program governance process. + Own the reporting of DORA implementation progress to senior management and relevant governance forums. + Develop and maintain DORA related policies and standards + Work with the business to ensure DORA is embedded in relevant new business processes and systems + Facilitate roll out of IT risk frameworks and regulatory compliance (specifically DORA) + Support Critical and Important Function (CIF) framework definition and embedding + Support CIF resilience assessment in terms of infrastructure, action planning and remediation, + Ensure DORA controls are designed and operating effectively + Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulators, and third-party providers, to ensure DORA implementation objectives are well understood and executed. + Stay up-to-date on DORA regulations and guidance, and ensure that FCE’s implementation efforts are aligned with the latest requirements. + Manage communication with regulatory bodies regarding DORA implementation. **Essential skills and experience:** + Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, project management, or a related field, with a proven track record in leading complex projects. + Understanding of DORA requirements and experience leading similar implementation projects. + Strong knowledge of UK, EU, and international regulations related to operational resilience, cybersecurity, and risk management. + Excellent project management skills, including experience developing and managing project plans, tracking progress, and managing risks and issues within JIRA. + Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences. + Proven ability to collaborate with senior management to define and execute strategic initiatives. **Desirable but not essential:** + Experience working in the financial services industry. + Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or a related certification. + Experience with risk management frameworks and methodologies. + Experience with IT governance and control frameworks. **Additional Information:** _The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability_ _This position is based in Dunton and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office for typically 2 to 3 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements._ _As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions_ \#LI-SN2 **Requisition ID** : 45298