Senior Risk Manager

Location

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 for providing 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.

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 and 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.

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 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.
• Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software for risk reporting.
• Fluency in English language both written and spoken.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Health, safety and environmental awareness
• Strong customer focus
• Planning & organising
• Accepts responsibility