Risk Specialist (Saudi National)

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Risk Specialist to manage risk on projects. Responsibilities include updating the risk register, reporting to managers, and developing risk management plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in risk management or related field.
• Ability to coach and challenge management on risk assessments.
• Thorough knowledge of current technology for project application.

Responsibilities

• Update the risk register and ensure appropriate risk treatments.
• Provide regular reports on risk status to project managers.
• Assist in developing Project Risk Management Execution Plans.

Skills

Risk management

Coaching skills

Leadership capacity

Written and oral communication

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Risk management tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Risk Specialist (Saudi National) to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Part of your role will also involve updating the risk register to make sure the risks are up to date and that appropriate risk treatment is in place and is acted upon.
• Providing regular reports to project and risk and value managers will also ensure that the risk statuses of the projects are monitored efficiently.
• Supporting the development of Project Risk Management Execution Plans that are right-sized to project needs and meet existing project risk expectations/requirements.
• Facilitate the identification and analysis of risk management on projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out qualitative, quantitative assessments to give the best advice to project managers and sponsors on proposed risk-based contingencies.
• Supervise so that projects have a risk register, the risk data is accurate, timely and relevant and that appropriate risk responses are in place and being acted upon.
• Provide regular reports to project managers on the risk status of projects and provide advice on the management of contingency.
• Assists in the development of management reporting related to changes in the risk profile.
• Can confidently explain the value and benefits of risk management to stakeholders.
• Facilitate and capture lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle for projects and turnarounds.
• Trains and ensures all assigned project team members are aware of their responsibilities to understand and manage the key risks within their scope.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field)
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• Able to coach and challenge management and non-specialists on the results of risk management
• Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required.
• Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate tools for use on project.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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