Manager Project & Programme Risk

About the Role

HILL INTERNATIONAL is seeking a Manager-Project & Programme Risk to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position is responsible for the proactive identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks across various project aspects, including cost, schedule, quality, safety, procurement, and delivery strategies. The role supports informed decision-making through structured risk analysis and robust risk governance aligned with organizational standards and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor project risks throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop, update, and maintain Project/Program/PMC Risk Registers.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular risk review workshops with clients, the PMC team, consultants, and contractors.
• Clearly define and escalate risks, challenges, and issues to management in a timely manner.
• Prepare and update risk mitigation and response plans, and monitor their implementation.
• Report on key risks, trends, and mitigation effectiveness through periodic risk reports.
• Support the development and application of risk probability and impact matrices.
• Provide risk input during pre-construction, design, procurement, and construction stages.
• Support the review of contracts, procurement strategies, and delivery methods from a risk perspective.
• Assist in assessing risks associated with different project delivery systems (*, lump sum, cost-plus, target cost).
• Participate in meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify and evaluate risk issues.
• Maintain risk data within approved risk management tools and databases.
• Ensure compliance with Hill International's Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Risk Management Professional (RMP) or equivalent certification.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering and/or project management, with demonstrated experience in a Risk Management role on large infrastructure or mega projects.
• Working knowledge of project controls, cost, schedule, contracts, and claims risk.
• Experience in identifying and managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety risks.
• Familiarity with risk management systems and databases (*, Active Risk Manager or similar).
• Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles and their application at the project level.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interaction with clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, requiring an individual with over 10 years of professional experience in the field. The role involves working within a dynamic project environment, collaborating with various stakeholders including clients, consultants, and contractors.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.