Lead - Operational Risk Management

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Riyadh is seeking a senior Risk Manager to design and establish a robust risk management framework tailored to large-scale projects, and to implement strategies that identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks across programs.

You will develop and maintain risk registers, provide training to project teams, engage stakeholders, and report findings to senior management, driving governance and proactive risk mitigation across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in risk management with at least 5 years in a management role in large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment techniques and quantitative risk analysis tools.
• Certifications such as Certified Risk Manager or PMP are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust risk management framework for Qiddiya projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks using formal methods.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and monitor mitigation effectiveness.
• Provide training and guidance on risk processes to project teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed risk management in planning.
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management.
• Facilitate risk workshops to promote organization-wide risk awareness.

Skills

Risk assessment

Quantitative risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Governance frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Risk assessment tools

Risk registers

Governance tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and establish a robust risk management framework tailored to the needs of Qiddiya's projects
• Implement risk management strategies and tools to effectively identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks
• Develop and maintain risk registers for the projects and ensure ongoing monitoring and review of risk mitigation strategies
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on risk management processes and tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate risk management into project planning and decision-making processes
• Prepare and present risk management reports and findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate risk workshops and discussions to promote awareness and understanding of risks throughout the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in a management role within a large-scale project environment
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment techniques and quantitative risk analysis tools
• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and governance structures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Risk Manager, Project Management Professional) are a bonus