Senior Manager - Project Management - 50011620 AA9

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Senior Manager - Project Management (Risk) to elevate the risk framework across its diverse, high-impact projects in Saudi Arabia. You will lead cross-functional teams and senior leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive risk governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include developing risk registers, implementing response strategies, and conducting risk workshops to elevate organizational risk culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of risk management experience, 5+ years on large-scale development or construction projects.
• CRM or PMI-RMP certifications preferred.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative risk assessment skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision abilities.
• Proficient in risk management software and PM tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance the risk management framework, processes, and methodologies for diverse Qiddiya projects.
• Guide teams in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks with thorough assessments.
• Create and maintain risk registers to document, monitor, and communicate risks.
• Develop and implement risk response strategies with clear action plans.
• Lead risk workshops and training to promote risk management awareness.
• Monitor compliance and adjust protocols as projects evolve.
• Collaborate to foster a proactive risk management culture.
• Regularly review and update the risk management framework.

Skills

Quantitative risk assessment

Qualitative risk assessment

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's in Risk Management

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Risk management software

Project management tools

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is on the lookout for a Senior Manager - Project Management (Risk) to enhance our risk management framework across our innovative projects. This role demands a strategic mindset to lead our risk management initiatives throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all potential risks are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated. The Senior Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to cultivate a proactive risk management culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance the risk management framework, processes, and methodologies tailored for the diverse projects undertaken by Qiddiya.
• Guide project teams in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks, ensuring comprehensive risk assessments are conducted.
• Create and maintain risk registers, ensuring all project risks are documented, monitored, and communicated effectively.
• Develop and implement effective risk response strategies, with clear action plans for risk mitigation.
• Lead risk workshops and training sessions for project teams to promote awareness and understanding of risk management practices.
• Monitor compliance with established risk management protocols and recommend adjustments as necessary to adapt to evolving project dynamics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to cultivate an organizational culture that embraces proactive risk management.
• Perform regular reviews and updates of the risk management framework to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk management, with at least 5 years focusing on large-scale development or construction projects.
• Professional certifications in risk management such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Project Management Institute's Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) are preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in risk management software and project management tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across various levels.