Senior Risk Manager

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WSP Middle East are currently looking for a Senior Risk Manager to join the WSP in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Extract critical information from the minds of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and gather associated data from internal or external resources to inform risks, issues and interfaces on the programme and projects.
• Analyze, evaluate, monitor progress and report on risks, issues and interfaces across the programme working closely with the contractor and client.
• Develop, review and execute the risk management plans across the programme and guide the contractor and client on good practices.
• Analyse existing work processes, procedures and systems, identifying opportunities for increased efficiencies and service improvements.
• Recommend ways to identify controls, monitor interfaces / dependencies or reduce risk.
• Manage and undertake the Quantitative Risk Assessments of cost and schedule.
• Contribute to the formal project reporting and ad-hoc reports as required, including weekly and monthly requirements.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor Degree with minimum 15 years relevant experience on a variety of large complex construction projects with 5 years in infrastructure delivery
• Sound knowledge of project development and delivery requirements with knowledge and experience specifically related to project controls and risk management tools.
• Proven track record working in collaboration with project directors and project teams to develop risk registers and risk management / control plans using facilitated risk workshop and other methods
• Experience in the use of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) tools for the analysis of cost estimates, financial models and schedules (e.g. Microsoft excel, @risk, Acumen)
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, influence others and communicate effectively
• Experience in the preparation of executive reporting and presenting data visually
• Experience in the use of a full suite of strategies to manage risk including control strategies, financial instruments or contract mechanisms to manage risk
• Knowledge of ISO 31000 and project standards for risk management
• Experience in the preparation of executive level reporting and preparation of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Desirable is Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Prince2 certification or Association for Project Management (APM) chartered (or similar association
• Desirable is membership or certification from a recognised risk association such as Institute for Risk Management (IRM), Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), Global Association for Risk Professionals (GARP), Risk Management Institute of Australia (RMIA), Risk Engineering Society (RES) or similar
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.