Project Risk Manager

GE Vernova; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions company in the UK is seeking a Project Risk Manager to oversee risk management processes for offshore HVDC projects. You will lead the identification and assessment of risks, prepare reports, and engage with project teams to foster a risk management culture. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in large engineering projects and tools like @risk. A flexible hybrid working model is offered, along with competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Previous experience with large & complex engineering projects.
• Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis expertise.
• Mastery of MS Office tools, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk management process and workshops.
• Develop and maintain risk management plans and reports.
• Ensure risk data is updated and follow ISO31000:2018 standards.

Skills

Project Management

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

@risk

Safran

ARM

Xactium

Job description

Job Description Summary

As related customer equipment, faciliaties or infrastructure projects: responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs with tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon-neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition to a greener more reliable Grid.

GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

In the context of an HVDC offshore Project, the Project Risk Manager will take responsibility for all elements of the risk management approach, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• You will be leading the facilitation of the risk management process; identification, assessment, and proactive management of risks (both threats and opportunities.
• Ensure risk data is kept up to date and using industry best practice according to ISO31000:2018 standards.
• Engage the project team in the risk management requirements proactively and establish a risk management culture.
• Develop Risk Management Plan, maintain risk registers, prepare risk reports & analyses to support management in decision-making.
• Automate and increase efficiency in elements of the implemented risk management processes, tools, and templates.
• Lead risk workshops with the project teams, including partners and client.
• Integrate Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) for Cost and Schedule in the project, help management interpret results and make decisions using QRAs.
• Ensure consistency of approach and knowledge sharing across projects.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience with large & complex engineering focused projects (major infrastructure, rail, highways, oil & gas, nuclear).
• Previous experience in consultancy environments.
• Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (QCSRA).
• Expert with industry tools such as @risk, Safran, ARM, Xactium.
• Broad and diverse background i.e., Project Management, Statistics, Economics, Business Management, Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), or Data analytics.
• Ability and interest to deep dive into complex analytical issues.
• Competencies equivalent to PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional).
• Mastery of MS Office tools (e.g., Excel) to support these analytics is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel (nationally/internationally - around 30%)

Desired Characteristics

• Curious and growth mindset
• Work in multidisciplinary international teams in matrix organizations.
• Excellent coordination and cooperation skills; a team player who is willing and able to work with others to solve problems and share knowledge.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, German is an advantage.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of various frameworks such as Management of Risk (MoR), Association of Project Management.

What we offer

• Working in a diverse and international team based in Berlin, Dresden, or Nuremberg.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
• Working in a booming industry supported by stability, growth, and impactful projects.
• Hybrid model with flexible working hours
• Competitive compensation and benefits, as well as great development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with the best professionals in the industry.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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