Senior Risk Manager

About KBR and the Project

KBR, Inc. is providing PMO services, enterprise-level governance, assurance, integration, and performance oversight for a major infrastructure program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role supports a mixed-use development designed to be a global landmark and a distinct, self-sustaining hub within Riyadh, featuring several iconic assets.

The Role of Senior Risk Manager

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Senior Risk Manager is responsible for delivering portfolio-wide risk management services. This role supports effective governance, decision-making, and assurance across the entire portfolio, ensuring alignment with approved risk policies, frameworks, and systems. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer the approved Risk Management Plan (RMP), including associated procedures, processes, and templates.
• Review and supervise Risk Management Plans and risk registers from Project Management Consultants (PMCs) to ensure alignment with the overarching RMP.
• Support the implementation and effective utilization of risk management systems.
• Provide guidance and training to PMCs to ensure consistent and effective application of risk management practices.
• Facilitate risk meetings and develop Risk Registers for Delivery Programmes and client departments.
• Facilitate mitigation strategies for risks and issues through the consolidation of risk registers, meetings, and workshops.
• Consolidate PMC risk registers into programme-level and departmental risk registers for escalation and reporting purposes.
• Maintain updated dashboards for risks and issues across the entire development portfolio.
• Conduct monthly risk management quality assurance reviews and provide status updates.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis (QRA) for programme-wide strategic, cost, schedule, and advance-warning risks.
• Develop cost and schedule contingency assessments at both programme and portfolio levels.
• Support operational risk assessments across various client departments.
• Prepare risk assessment documentation and reports in accordance with Risk Management Plan standards.
• Report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) across the development in alignment with established criteria.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and administer comprehensive risk management plans and systems.
• Experience in providing guidance and training on risk management practices.
• Proficiency in quantitative risk analysis and contingency assessment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, contributing to a significant infrastructure program. The role involves working within a dynamic project environment, collaborating with various PMCs and client departments.