GRC Product Owner and Project Manager

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.

The main tasks and responsibilities include:

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: deliver reporting capabilities in PowerBI and on the 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 success.

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 include:

• 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.

Benefits

• We are committed to providing benefits, which promote mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• We reimburse public transport for commuting to work; alternatively, we offer free parking space.
• We provide tuition assistance for further education and training courses.
• We have a competitive parental leave policy. Our childcare benefits also include emergency childcare services and financial assistance towards daycare costs.
• Employees’ Swiss Pension 2nd pillar is fully paid by Glencore.

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. For more information see our Climate Action Transition Plan in our publications.

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