Job description

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

project description

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide PMO services, enterprise – level governance, assurance, integration and performance oversight across all projects and programs.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Senior Risk Manager is responsible provide portfolio-wide risk management services to support effective governance, decision-making, and assurance across the portfolio, in alignment with approved risk policies, frameworks, and systems.

· 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 the entire Development.

· Monthly risk management quality assurance reviews and status updates.

· Quantitative risk analysis (QRA) of programme-wide strategic, cost, schedule, and advance-warning for risks.

· Developing cost and schedule contingency assessments at programme and portfolio levels.

· Supporting Operational Risk Assessments across client departments.

· Preparation of risk assessment documentation and reports in accordance with Risk Management Plan standards.

· Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting across the Development in alignment with established criteria.

· PMI-Risk Management Professional, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or equivalent certification.

· Sound knowledge of risks 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.

· Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software for risk reporting.

· Fluency in English language both written and spoken.

· Leadership

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Health, safety and environmental awareness

· Strong customer focus

· Planning & organising

· Accepts responsibility 

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma