Lead, Project Risk
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead, Project Risk to join our team! In this role you will get to support in monitoring of robust Project Risk Management guidelines, covering all local and international projects across the client departments / projects & monitor risk identification and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures as well as policies and procedures in collaboration with relevant project
stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Implement the principles of risk management as described within ISO 31000 International Risk Management Standard across client projects.
- Collaborate with Delivery Teams and extend necessary support to ensure all risks are timely and appropriately identified and mitigated.
- Ensure Delivery Teams are periodically reviewing, maintaining, and updating client’s Risk Management system.
- Assist the Risk Management team to ensure the effective implementation of risk management strategies across client projects.
- Identify and map key control points necessary to mitigate risk exposure to an acceptable level.
- Highlight and escalate all critical/significant risks with high severity and consequences that pose a major threat to projects, and/or the organization.
- Deliver internal reports / presentations by periodically analyzing and monitoring the integrity of client’s Risk Management system in line with defined Enterprise Risk Management policies, procedures and framework.
- Raise risk awareness across client Staff through periodic presentations / workshops.
- Support in developing periodic reports including annual risk reviews and updates on Top 20 Risks.
- Support the execution of project risk management activities across local and regional assets.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimum guidance and supervision.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in Risk Management or relevant supervisor level roles, with previous experience in real estate, building/infrastructure projects.
- Analytical, coaching, orientation, computing and report writing skills
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Excellent communication skill, both verbal and written (English and Arabic)
- Ability to simultaneously undertake and manage multiple assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with stakeholders in a professional manner
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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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