Project Risk Manager

Thales; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Otago, New Zealand invites a Senior Risk & Opportunity Manager to lead risk governance for complex projects. You will prepare and maintain the Risk Management Plan, and oversee the Risks & Opportunities Register while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders.

Fluent English, a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field, and a proven track record in risk management are essential. Expertise with ARM or Risk-X and strong analytical, structured, and organizational skills are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record leading risk and opportunity management in project environments.
• Knowledge of risk management concepts, project control, and standard tools.
• Strong structured, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Fluent in English and able to manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the Risk Management Plan.
• Maintain the Risks & Opportunities Register (ROR).
• Lead the Independent Risk Review with project teams and stakeholders.
• Report risk exposure and contingency updates to leadership.
• Coordinate with internal teams to monitor and control risk profiles.
• Oversee project monitoring and risk control to keep deliverables on track.

Skills

Risk management

Project control

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ARM

Risk-X

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Risk & Opportunity Management:Prepare, implement, and maintain the Risk Management Plan. Maintain and continuously update the Risks & Opportunities Register (ROR).
• Governance & Risk Review:Lead the Independent Risk Review with project teams and stakeholders to identify, qualify, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Reporting & Escalation:Report total risk exposure and contingency updates to the Program Manager and leadership.
• Stakeholder Alignment:Coordinate with internal teams and work package managers to monitor, align, and control risk profiles.
• Project Control:Oversee project monitoring and risk control activities to keep deliverables on track.

Candidate Profile

• Education:Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a major scientific discipline.
• Experience:Proven track record leading risk and opportunity management within project environments.
• Competencies:Deep knowledge of Risk Management concepts and techniques, project control activities, and standard tools (e.g., ARM or Risk-X tool).
• Skills:Highly structured, analytical, and resourceful with strong organizational skills.
• Communication & Collaboration:Fluent in English with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and work closely with program leadership.