Risk Director

Overview

Job ID: 13708

Sector:

Projects

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

ROLE PURPOSE

The Project Risk Director is responsible for the provision of support and guidance for THE LINE Risk Management (RM) relevant to internal and external stakeholders in RM matters across the project. Responsible for providing technical advice and management of the Risk Management Program in accordance with NEOM process and procedures. The role requires a people person with ability to drive focus on RM, lead through influence and connect RM with key interfaces across the project scope. Working in close coordination with project leaders, establishing stakeholder relationships and gaining proponent teams and project management teams’ trust, your broad experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or heavy civil will support your ability to quickly grasp the policies, processes, and structures by which THE LINE will be delivered.

The Project Risk Director is to communicate risk policies and processes for the project and be responsible for managing the risk to the region, its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests of stakeholders. Identify and assess threats, work with the team to put plans in place for if things go wrong and decide how to avoid, reduce, or transfer risk. Provide hands-on development of risk models, assure controls are operating effectively, and provide research and analytical support. Risk Directors must have excellent skills in communication, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

• Manage and direct THE LINE risk management systems, and function.
• Manage and maintain risk activities to ensure alignment with the risk management plan.
• Mentor, train and advise project team in risk awareness.
• Deliver training in project risk management.
• Arrange and facilitate risk workshops.
• Contribute to the delivery of risk elements within the Project Execution Plan.
• Reporting to key stakeholders.
• Represent the project risk management program at project leadership meetings when required.
• Liaise with leaders in all aspects of the project risk management program.
• Ability to work with limited supervision to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously under pressure.
• Manage the project risk team members to ensure cohesive approach and integration with GRC.
• Your Attributes: Diligent, reliable, attentive, team player, patient, confident, customer focused, results driven, approachable, analytical, communicator, diplomatic and a mature leader with Initiative who acts with integrity.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills with multiple levels of Management Team player with ability to lead a multinational, multi-dimensional organization.
• English proficiency
• High level of energy
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience in the contracting industry with direct experience of risk management.
• Experience with holistic approach of risk management on Portfolio and/or Program level, technical and or commercial level.
• Understanding and knowledge of all discipline’s risks during all Project stages from feasibility till handover e.g. procurement/contractual, QHSE, reputational Risks, etc.
• Proficiency with industry standard software for risk management / analysis programs.
• Excellent English language communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree relevant in Engineering, Construction or Management (preferred), large complex project construction risk management experience (minimum)
• Understanding of International Risk Standards e.g. ISO31000, PMBok, COSO, etc and associated standards e.g. ISO 9001, ISO45001, ISO14000, etc

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

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