Risk Manager (Theme Park - DB)

JASARA PMC; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Riyad Al Khabra is seeking a skilled Risk Manager to identify and mitigate risks associated with their projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management and a strong background in engineering or project management. Responsibilities include managing a team, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with best practices. A bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are required, alongside strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience within a Developer, Contractor, or Consultant.
• Previous KSA / Middle East experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with projects.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Create and maintain Risk Register and Risk Dashboard.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project teams.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or related field

Professional Certifications (e.g., Certified Risk Manager)

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

JASARA PMC is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Risk Manager to join our team. As a Risk Manager at JASARA PMC, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the company's programs and projects. Your expertise in risk management will contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs that align with Vision 2030.

Key Responsibilities

• Champions "Safety First" value, specifically confident in enacting ‘Stop Work’ authority, engaging in relevant health / safety / wellbeing standards and behaviors.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors, in line with the values, at all times.
• Manages, coaches, and mentors junior staff to successfully contribute to the department deliverables.
• Supports implementation of risk management framework, procedures, templates, and processes, and seeks continuous improvement.
• Creates and maintains Risk Register and Risk Dashboard and other reports as may be specified, or ad hoc reports as required for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures that the appropriate risk data is captured and that risk assessments are carried out on all aspects covering the area of responsibility.
• Ensures that risk treatment strategies are identified, monitored, and followed, with response activities aligned, action owners appointed, and progress regularly monitored.
• Identifies and tracks changes to the risk profile, personnel, the work, or the work environment that may change the effectiveness of risk treatments.
• Monitors compliance against best practice standards and codes, including auditing the risk management plans, procedures, and processes.
• Facilitates the assessment of the potential impacts of identified risks.
• Supports monthly risk review meetings.
• Initiates & facilitates risk workshops with project teams to collect and record potential risks / issues and their treatments.
• Conducts comprehensive risk assessments during the project planning, design, and execution phases.
• Collaborates with project teams to integrate risk controls into project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensures the high quality and standard of data is inputted to enable effective analytics.
• Works with Project Managers to recognize opportunities and mitigations to minimize risk exposure.
• Collaborates with project teams to integrate risk controls into project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Institute of Risk Management - Certified Risk Manager preferred; Project Management Institute – Risk Management Professional preferred.
• 10 years of experience within a Developer, Contractor, or Consultant.
• Previous KSA / Middle East experience preferred.
• Proactive, with a drive for delivery and an ability to bring stakeholders together around a common vision.
• Strong mentorship and coaching capabilities to foster the professional development of junior colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements.
• Effectively manages and prioritizes workload and delivers to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management software and related tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.