ABOUT THE ROLE
The Risk Manager is responsible for providing portfolio-wide risk management services to support effective governance, decision-making, and assurance across a major infrastructure development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role, reporting to the Project Controls Director, ensures compliance with approved risk policies, frameworks, and systems in alignment with the project's strategic goals.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a major infrastructure programme focused on a mixed-use development, aiming to establish a global landmark recognized for its unique vision. This self-sustaining hub will offer several iconic assets and aims to be a distinct destination within Riyadh. The company will be providing PMO services including enterprise-level governance, assurance, integration, and performance oversight across all projects and programs.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and administer the approved Risk Management Plan (RMP), including procedures, processes, and templates.
- Review and supervise Risk Management Plans and risk registers of the PMCs to ensure alignment with the Risk Management Plan.
- Support the implementation and effective use of risk management systems.
- Provide guidance and training to PMCs to ensure consistent and effective application of risk management practices.
- Facilitate Risk meetings and develop Risk Registers for Delivery Programmes and client departments.
- Facilitate mitigation strategies for risks and issues through consolidation of risk registers, meetings, and workshops.
- Consolidate PMC risk registers into programme-level and departmental risk registers for escalation and reporting.
- Maintain updated Dashboards for risks and issues across the Portfolio for the entire Development.
- Conduct monthly risk management quality assurance reviews and status updates.
- Perform quantitative risk analysis (QRA) of programme-wide strategic, cost, schedule, and advance-warning for risks.
- Develop cost and schedule contingency assessments at programme and portfolio levels.
- Support Operational Risk Assessments across client departments.
- Prepare risk assessment documentation and reports in accordance with Risk Management Plan standards.
- Report on Key Risk Indicators (KRI) across the Development in alignment with established criteria.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business management, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 15 years of post-graduation experience.
- PMI-Risk Management Professional, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or equivalent certification.
- Sound knowledge of risk aspects for major civil, infrastructure, and development projects, including urban developments, high-rise buildings, iconic assets, roads, bridges, and utilities.
- Experience in managing a team of subordinate Risk Managers.
- Proficient in MS Office and understanding of project management software for risk reporting.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Health, safety, and environmental awareness
- Strong customer focus
- Planning and organizing
- Acceptance of responsibility
