Program Risk Manager - Water Transmission, Abu Dhabi

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR-Abu Dhabi is seeking a Program Risk Manager to oversee the project risk management system for the Water Transmission Scheme in Abu Dhabi. The role requires coordinating with clients, supervisors, EPCs and regulators to identify, allocate and mitigate risks, and to develop a program-wide lessons learned database.

You will lead risk planning, monitor progress, prepare reports for senior management, and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of experience.
• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential risks to the program and develops strategies to mitigate them; maintains the overall risk register.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including clients, supervision consultants, contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and compliance with project risk requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project risk management plans, processes and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
• Monitors project risk mitigation progress and team performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address deviations from the project plans.
• Prepare and present regular project risk reports to senior management and the client detailing progress, challenges and solutions.
• Guide and mentor project team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ARM

Primavera Risk Analysis

Scheduling software

Job description

KBR-Abu Dhabi is seeking a Program Risk Manager to oversee the project risk management system for the Water Transmission Scheme in Abu Dhabi. The role requires coordinating with clients, supervisors, EPCs and regulators to identify, allocate and mitigate risks, and to develop a program-wide lessons learned database.

You will lead risk planning, monitor progress, prepare reports for senior management, and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.