Risk Manager

HanmiGlobal MENA; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HanmiGlobal MENA is seeking a seasoned Lead Specialist - Projects Risk Management/Risk Manager to identify, assess, and manage risks across the project lifecycle. You will lead the risk function, integrate processes, and improve delivery efficiency for major projects.

You will develop risk plans, dashboards, and executive updates, while guiding directors and teams through risk workshops and reviews to minimize cost, time, and quality impacts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of risk management experience in construction, infrastructure, or mega projects.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Familiarity with international risk management standards and methods.
• Experience with large-scale developments and strong stakeholder skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP-RMP or ISO 31000.
• Saudi nationals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across projects, identifying risks and their implications.
• Develop risk management plans, risk registers, reports, dashboards, and updates for stakeholders.
• Create mitigation strategies and action plans with project teams for monitoring.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management or related field

Tools

Monte Carlo simulation

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Seeking a talented and experienced Lead Specialist - Projects Risk Management/Risk Manager that will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and managing project risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize potential impacts on project objectives and outcomes. He/She will be responsible for the overall project risk management function, providing leadership, integration and management of risk management processes to improve the consistency and efficiency of the Program/project's delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across projects, identifying potential risks and their implications and assessing the project, s risks and opportunities, developing cost effective mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Develop Detailed Risk Management Plan, risk register, project Risk reports, dashboards, and executive updates for senior management and all stakeholders
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks, working closely with project teams to implement and monitor risk mitigation measures
• Provide risk management guidance and support to project Directors, Senior managers, and other stakeholders, including training, coaching, and facilitation of risk workshops and Risk review meetings
• Facilitate risk workshops to identify emerging risks, evaluate risk controls, and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor and review project risks regularly, updating risk registers, tracking risk treatment actions, and communicating risk status and trends to senior management and stakeholders
• To promote a risk-aware culture Provide training, coaching and mentorship and contributes to the continuous improvement of risk management processes, tools, and systems, collaborating with internal teams to enhance risk awareness and effectiveness
• Liaise with Government agencies and regulatory authorities and project stakeholders to ensure alignment of risk management practices and requirements with project objectives and contractual obligations
• Provides outreach oversight to the risk management program/Projects activities concerning day to day performance of the work scope
• Evaluate and quantify risks using quantitative techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations) and give recommendations and monitor risk mitigation and contingency strategies to reduce impact on project cost, time, and quality
• Ensure that risk management practices comply with relevant industry standards and regulations and compliance with international risk management standards (e.g., ISO 31000)
• Calculate Risk allowances and Contingency through Quantitative Schedule and cost Risk Analysis and coordinate with Planning, Project control and cost department for their allocation and management within baselines
• Ensure schedule adherence and cost efficiency across all project phases and Support decision-making on technical, financial, and operational risks.
• Perform other duties as requested by Senior Risk Manager and Management

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management within relevant project scopes (construction, infrastructure, or mega projects)
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management or related field
• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies, tools, and international standards
• Proven experience working on large-scale or complex developments
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP-RMP, ISO 31000)
• Saudi nationals are preferred