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The Senior Risk Manager will report to the Project Controls Director and is tasked with providing portfolio-wide risk management services that enhance governance, decision-making, and assurance across the project portfolio. This role is aligned with approved risk policies, frameworks, and systems, contributing to a major infrastructure programme aimed at establishing a unique mixed-use development in Riyadh that will become a global landmark.
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 Project Management Consultants (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 ensuring 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 the 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 entire Development Portfolio.
- Conduct monthly risk management quality assurance reviews and status updates.
- Perform quantitative risk analysis (QRA) of programme-wide strategic, cost, and schedule risks, along with advance-warning for potential issues.
- Develop cost and schedule contingency assessments at the 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 15 years of post-graduation experience.
- PMI-Risk Management Professional, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or equivalent certification.
- Sound knowledge of risks related to 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 user of MS Office and knowledgeable in 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 & organizing
- Accepts responsibility
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel may be required for on-site project assessments and meetings. Details will be discussed during the onboarding process.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package. Specific conditions will be outlined in the employment contract.
