Rail Risk Manager — Programme Governance & Compliance

AECOM; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM, Dublin, is seeking a Risk Manager: Rail projects to lead risk management across the programme, embedding a robust framework to support governance and informed decision-making. You will work with executive leadership and external stakeholders to align with standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 8 degree and have strong PM capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with DMS/SharePoint. Hybrid work options are offered.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline such as Project Management or Business Admin.
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to plan, coordinate and deliver.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with document management systems (DMS), databases and MS Office/SharePoint.
• Deep understanding of PM principles to support document control activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk reporting to governance bodies and support assurance activities.
• Develop, implement and enhance the risk management framework.
• Oversee identification, assessment and management of risks across programmes.
• Embed risk-informed decision making across the project lifecycle.
• Deliver risk insights and reports to senior management and regulators.
• Design and lead risk workshops and capability-building initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to evolving legislation, ISO 31000 and internal policies.
• Govern risk registers and monitor mitigations across the programme.
• Provide expert advice on risk management principles, tools and best practices.
• Lead periodic risk assessments and audits; collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

DMS & document control

MS Office

Education

Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Document control software

Databases

Job description

AECOM, Dublin, is seeking a Risk Manager: Rail projects to lead risk management across the programme, embedding a robust framework to support governance and informed decision-making. You will work with executive leadership and external stakeholders to align with standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 8 degree and have strong PM capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with DMS/SharePoint. Hybrid work options are offered.