Implementation Consultant, ISO/IEC KM in HSE, Ethics & Compliance

senior-level contractor

Role & responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Define the scope and strategic goals for the

  KM Framework under ISO 30401:2018

  .
• Align KM objectives with HSE risk management, compliance reporting, and ethical conduct assurance.
• Establish

  governance structures

  , roles (e.g., knowledge stewards, owners), and performance measures.

Design & Implementation

• Lead

  end-to-end implementation

  of ISO 30401 KM system for HSE and Compliance teams.
• Identify, map, and classify critical knowledge assets such as:
• Safety protocols
• Incident investigation reports
• Audit findings
• Ethics training records
• Regulatory interpretations and SOPs
• Build workflows for

  knowledge creation, review, approval, sharing, and archiving

  .
• Integrate KM processes with

  risk management

  ,

  training

  ,

  incident response

  , and

  audit mechanisms

  .

Systems & Controls

• Configure or optimize KM tools (LMS, SharePoint, Confluence, Document Control Systems) for secure and traceable access.
• Implement

  metadata, version control, access policies

  , and retention schedules aligned with legal mandates (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure knowledge usage, compliance, and currency.
  

Training & Cultural Embedding

• Design and deliver

  KM awareness sessions

  for HSE officers, compliance teams, and executives.
• Promote

  knowledge-sharing behavior

  across departments and roles.
• Drive continuous improvement using lessons learned and audit feedback.
  

Audit & Certification Readiness

• Prepare for

  internal reviews and third-party certification

  audits (ISO 30401, ISO 27001).
• Maintain documentation trail, risk registers, and process maturity reports.

Preferred candidate profile

• 12 to 18 years of total experience in Knowledge Management, Information Governance, or HSE/Compliance operations.

• Minimum 1 full-cycle ISO 30401 implementation

  in a

  regulated industry

  is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of

  HSE standards

  , safety protocols, and

  compliance frameworks

  (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, HIPAA, GDPR, anti-corruption laws).
• Experience with

  Knowledge Management platforms

  (e.g., SharePoint, ServiceNow, Confluence, LMS).
• Demonstrated leadership in

  cross-functional stakeholder engagement

  and

  change management

• Strong understanding of

  data protection regulations

  (HIPAA, GDPR, Sunshine Act, HCP engagement guidelines).
• Hands-on experience in defining

  ISMS scope, SoA, risk assessments, audit plans, and compliance workflows

  .
• Expertise in tools like

  ServiceNow GRC

  ,

  Confluence/Jira

  ,

  SharePoint

  , or other document-centric KM platforms.
• Excellent documentation, stakeholder management, and training skills.

Certifications:

• ISO 30401:2018 Knowledge Management Certified Professional

  (Highly Preferred)

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor

  (Nice to have for integration with ISMS)

• ITIL, KCS (Knowledge-Centered Service)

  (Advantageous)

• HSE Certifications

  (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) or

  Compliance Certifications

  (CIPP, CCEP) (Valuable)

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelors degree

  in Information Science, HSE Management, Life Sciences, or a related technical field (Mandatory)

• Masters degree

  in Information Management, Knowledge Systems, Compliance, or MBA with KM focus (Preferred)