Lead Risk Manager (Fully Remote)

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a dedicated risk management professional to identify, capture, and maintain risks, issues, and opportunities across large capital programs. You will lead risk workshops with project teams, contractors, and SMEs to validate assumptions and gather inputs.

The role requires strong expertise in risk assessment methodologies, the ability to perform qualitative analyses, and the skill to contribute to quantitative risk evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, capture, and maintain risks, issues, and opportunities in the risk register.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project teams, contractors, and SMEs to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
• Perform qualitative assessments and contribute data for quantitative cost/schedule risk analysis.
• Track mitigation actions, owners, and due dates; prepare risk reports and executive summaries.

Skills

Risk management

Risk assessment

Facilitation

Communication

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Identify, capture, and maintain project risks, issues, and opportunities in the risk register.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project teams, contractors, and SMEs to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
• Perform qualitative assessments and contribute data for quantitative cost/schedule risk analysis.

What You'll Do:

• Track mitigation actions, owners, and due dates to ensure accountability and closure.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to inform project controls and leadership reviews.
• Monitor emerging risks, early warning indicators, and changes in project scope or conditions.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in risk management within large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $170,000 - $200,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects helps develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure, blending real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. They are part of Accenture, a global professional services company with a large and diverse workforce, known for its inclusive culture and commitment to innovation.