Project Interface & Risk Lead

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore oil and gas sector is seeking a Project Interface & Risk Lead to oversee critical interface activities and risk management across mega projects in Qatar. This role demands extensive experience in engineering, project execution, and leadership, focusing on achieving project success through effective stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional decision-making skills and the ability to lead teams in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in engineering and project execution within major Oil & Gas projects.
• 10+ years in project/interface management leadership roles for offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project interface activities ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Project Risk Management Plan.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Interface/Risk Coordinators.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Analytical decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

Project Interface & Risk Lead - Offshore Mega Projects

Location: Offshore, Qatar

Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering and project execution within major Oil & Gas projects, particularly offshore.
• At least 10 years in project/interface management leadership roles for large-scale offshore projects.
• Proven capability in managing multi-package EPIC projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience in applying interface and risk management best practices aligned with corporate systems and international standards.
• Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills in high-stakes project environments.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, team building, conflict resolution, and cross-discipline communication.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Interface Management:

• Lead all project interface activities to ensure safe, quality, and timely delivery across all execution stages.
• Develop and implement effective Interface Management Systems (IMS), procedures, registers, and strategies.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal/external stakeholders and contractors to address and resolve interface issues.
• Ensure interfaces are contractually defined and technically aligned with applicable codes, regulations, and Qatari standards.
• Manage technical interfaces across contractors, engineering teams, existing brownfield facilities, and new project packages.
• Monitor SOW boundaries and proactively address gaps or overlaps in scope between interfacing parties.
• Maintain and regularly update an Interface Register with clear action owners and priorities.

Risk Management:

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Project Risk Management Plan tailored to offshore execution.
• Develop and manage a structured Risk Register, assigning risk owners and tracking mitigation plans.
• Identify, categorize, and prioritize project risks and opportunities across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Facilitate periodic risk review sessions including QRA (Quantitative Risk Assessment) workshops, cost/schedule impact reviews, and risk modeling.
• Lead monthly risk meetings with Project Managers and functional leads; track KPIs related to critical risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with company risk management protocols and maintain audit-ready records of all risk activities.
• Provide standard project-level risk reports (Top 10 risks, risk matrices, open actions, contingency breakdowns, etc.).
• Guide the EPIC Contractors in integrating their top risks into the project's master risk register.

Leadership & Coordination:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Interface/Risk Coordinators.
• Coordinate with Engineering Discipline Leads, Project Managers, and Functional Heads to ensure alignment across technical and risk management deliverables.
• Recommend solutions to resolve complex interface and risk-related challenges during execution.
• Represent the Interface & Risk Management function during audits, technical reviews, and regulatory engagements.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement in interface and risk management practices.