Senior Data Center Risk Manager - Dubai Projects

Decima-International; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International seeks an accomplished Risk Manager to lead risk management activities for a large-scale data center project in Dubai. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks through the full project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction risk management and project controls, with proficiency in Monte Carlo simulations using Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in risk management, project controls, or construction management on large-scale projects.
• Experience on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles: identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to lead workshops, coordinate cross-functional teams, and present to client senior leadership.
• PMI-RMP or PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management process across the project lifecycle.
• Maintain risk register and mitigation trackers with owners and due dates.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project teams, contractors, and client reps.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and reporting.
• Integrate local regulations and client requirements into risk framework.
• Support schedule and cost risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare risk dashboards and executive summaries for reviews.
• Coordinate with planning, cost control, procurement, and design teams.

Skills

Risk management

Project controls

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Monte Carlo simulation

Primavera Risk Analysis

Safran Risk

@RISK

Acumen Risk

Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud

Job description

Decima International seeks an accomplished Risk Manager to lead risk management activities for a large-scale data center project in Dubai. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks through the full project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction risk management and project controls, with proficiency in Monte Carlo simulations using Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk,