Project Risk Lead

Job Summary

This Project Risk Lead role is responsible for managing the project risk management program on this exciting project. Responsible for guidance, support, and SME technical expertise in project risk management (PRM) for the project across an audience of internal and external stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the application of risk management processes and systems.
• Facilitation of risk identification workshops and reviews both internally and client facing.
• Support the development of risk responses and actions including monitoring and reporting through to risk closeout.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis through assessment of the risks, interpret the results and apply analysis to assess appropriate allowances for risk as needed.
• Provide intelligent advice, training, coaching and challenge to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare framework and client specific monthly reports.
• Contribute to progress meetings, as required, in support of the Project/Program Manager(s).
• Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned cost risk and schedule position with the Project Plan.
• Report Risk Metrics and graphical displays including dashboards to Project Management.
• Able to work with limited supervision to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously under pressure.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, Construction or Management (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction or Management (minimum)
• Knowledge of International Risk Standards e.g. ISO31000, PMBok, and associated standards e.g. ISO 9001, ISO45001, ISO14001, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in Qualitative Risk
• Experience supporting and performing Quantitative Risk Management (QRA)
• Experience facilitating risk workshops, risk reviews/sessions
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in engineering and construction with minimum 5 years direct responsibility for management.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent communication skills with multiple levels of Management
• Player with ability to lead a multinational, multi-dimensional organization
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• High level of energy
• Experience with the holistic approach of risk management on Portfolio and/or Program level
• Preferrably previous experience with industry-standard software for risk management/analysis programs such as SAFRAN, ARM and @Risk software