About the role
We are seeking a Risk Manager to be part of our project team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on Aviation experience. In this role, you will develop and monitor a risk issue and opportunity management process, ensuring that projects are systematically identified, evaluated, and managed. Your contributions will help us achieve our clients' long-term ambitions to create infrastructure that supports sustainable development and vibrant communities.
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Your role
- Develop and monitor a risk issue and opportunity management process.
- Develop and maintain a risk matrix identifying dependencies and the impacts of not meeting scheduled dates.
- Identify, monitor, and manage dependencies, resolving related issues.
- Identify opportunities to arrange and coordinate discussions and agreements to realize benefits.
- Monitor projects to ensure that a robust Risk Management process is actively managed.
- Implement Risk Management Plan, Risk Log, and associated governance process.
- Track significant risks to ensure they are systematically identified, recorded, evaluated, actively managed, re-evaluated, and communicated across the program.
- Identify, communicate, and manage inter-program or external risks.
- Manage internal program-related risks.
- Review and update Risk Log against Program Status Reports & Meetings.
- Provide accurate and timely management information on the status of various projects.
- Monitor progress and drive delivery of individual projects, challenging and accelerating where appropriate.
- Enable management of risks and opportunities at the programme level.
- Drive commonality and coherence between various projects.
- Ensure interdependencies between projects are understood and managed.
- Set and adhere to appropriate legal and commercial standards.
- Ensure value for money through negotiations with suppliers.
- Develop the client's capacity through knowledge, skills, and abilities transfer.
- Implement best practices in program, project, and administrative processes.
About you
- 10 - 15 years’ experience in Risk Management, with at least 3 years as a Risk Manager in the Construction/Engineering industry, specifically in Aviation.
- Graduate in Engineering / Business or equivalent; Postgraduate qualifications are preferred.
- Risk Management qualification or equivalent is preferred.
- Understanding and experience of complex projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, and management skills.
- Proven track record of risk management.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career, including:
- Tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of the country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for your impact.
