Senior Program & Project Risk Manager

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. is seeking a senior risk management professional to lead identification, assessment, and mitigation across major infrastructure programs.

You will collaborate with clients, PMCs, consultants and contractors to maintain risk registers and drive informed decision making. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a Risk Management Professional certification, and 15+ years of experience in project controls with ERM knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• Risk Management Professional (RMP) or equivalent certification.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management with demonstrated risk management on large infra/mega projects.
• Working knowledge of project controls, cost, schedule, contracts, and claims risk.
• Experience identifying and managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety risks.
• Familiarity with risk management systems and databases (e.g. Active Risk Manager).
• Understanding of ERM principles at project level.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication with clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor project risks across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop, update and maintain Project Risk Registers/Mitigations.
• Coordinate and facilitate risk review workshops with Client, PMC, team, consultants and contractors.
• Elevate risks and issues to management in a timely manner.
• Prepare and update risk mitigation and response plans and monitor implementation.
• Report on key risks, trends and mitigation effectiveness via periodic risk reports.
• Maintain risk data within approved risk management tools and databases.
• Ensure compliance with Hill International's policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Coordination

Facilitation

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Active Risk Manager

Job description

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. is seeking a senior risk management professional to lead identification, assessment, and mitigation across major infrastructure programs.

You will collaborate with clients, PMCs, consultants and contractors to maintain risk registers and drive informed decision making. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a Risk Management Professional certification, and 15+ years of experience in project controls with ERM knowledge.