Senior Operational Risk Lead - Large-Scale Projects

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking a seasoned Risk Management professional to lead the design and implementation of a robust risk framework for its large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. You will identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks while developing governance structures to support strategic decisions.

You will lead risk workshops, maintain risk registers, and train project teams on risk processes, collaborating with stakeholders to embed risk awareness across programs and reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in a management role within large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment techniques and quantitative risk analysis tools.
• Proven experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks and governance structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Certifications such as CRM or PMP are a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk management

Governance structures

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk assessment techniques

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree (bonus)

Tools

Quantitative risk analysis tools

Risk registers / risk management tools

Job description

Qiddiya is seeking a seasoned Risk Management professional to lead the design and implementation of a robust risk framework for its large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. You will identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks while developing governance structures to support strategic decisions.

You will lead risk workshops, maintain risk registers, and train project teams on risk processes, collaborating with stakeholders to embed risk awareness across programs and reports to senior management.