Project Manager - CMA Regulatory Response - Part Time

Outside, CMA, Part time , Ad hoc days,4 to 5 days per month flexibility, West Midlands, North West,

My leading client is looking for an experienced and highly organised Project Manager to lead a critical, business-wide response to Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) information requests. This is a high-impact role at the centre of a fast-paced, high-profile regulatory workstream. You will be responsible for coordinating complex inputs across multiple functions, ensuring all submissions are accurate, fully evidenced, compliant, and delivered within strict statutory deadlines. You'll work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in shaping how the business responds to regulatory scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Delivery

Develop and manage a detailed workstream plan (timelines, owners, risks, dependencies)
Drive delivery aligned to the statutory deadline
Establish a central document repository and version control frameworkYou will Managing CMA Requests

Review formal CMA Notices and map requirements to internal owners
Track progress across all requests, proactively chasing and escalating where needed
Support teams by clarifying requirements and interpreting regulatory expectations
Ensure responses are delivered on time, with appropriate review cyclesQuality Assurance & Governance

Ensure all submissions are:
Accurate
Fully evidenced
Consistent
Signed off by relevant leadership
Maintain robust governance, including:
Audit trails of sources and approvals
Version control and documentation standards

Communication & Reporting

Prepare briefing papers and meeting packs for CMA engagement
Produce executive and Board-level updates
Provide regular progress reporting to senior sponsors

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven project management experience in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
Experience delivering complex regulatory, legal, or data-heavy submissions
Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlinesDesirable

Experience in regulatory, compliance, legal, or audit programmes
Exposure to working with regulators or government bodies, healthcare, or consumer services sectors

This role is likely to be 4-5 days per month so if this works around your current situation, please drop me your cv for review

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