Strategic PMO Risk Lead - Contracts & Portfolio

Northumbrian Water; Pity Me; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Risk Lead to join its PMO team, focusing on governance and risk management. The role encompasses leading a team, developing risk and opportunity registers, and collaborating with project stakeholders to ensure effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess experience in project controls, particularly with NEC3 contracts, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. This position offers a variety of benefits and promotes a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days

Company pension scheme

Free access to local attractions

A fantastic discount scheme

Award winning wellbeing support

Support with sustainable travel

Financial wellbeing support

Support with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project controls and risk management in a PMO environment.
• Successful development of project baseline structure.
• Experience motivating and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of risk analysts in best practice risk management.
• Oversee preparation and analysis of risk and opportunity registers.
• Support stakeholders with NEC3 framework and contract risk.

Skills

Governance and change management

Project controls

Risk management

Team leadership

Reporting and analysis

Education

Experience in project management

Knowledge of NEC3 forms of contract

Tools

MS PowerBI

Risk management systems

Job description

A utilities provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Risk Lead to join its PMO team, focusing on governance and risk management. The role encompasses leading a team, developing risk and opportunity registers, and collaborating with project stakeholders to ensure effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess experience in project controls, particularly with NEC3 contracts, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. This position offers a variety of benefits and promotes a diverse workplace.