Risk Management Manager

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Riyadh
Office
R182068
Project/Program Management
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Risk Management Manager to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Develop and implement the Program Risk Management Strategy, Plan, and Procedures to support successful project delivery.
  • Identify, assess, and monitor risks that may impact the achievement of program objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance.
  • Facilitate risk identification workshops and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to proactively manage program risks.
  • Analyze and prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and overall exposure to support informed decision-making.
  • Develop and recommend appropriate risk mitigation and response strategies to reduce project risk exposure.
  • Quantify risk impacts and support the development of cost and schedule contingencies, including Monte Carlo Simulations where required.
  • Establish and maintain Program Risk Registers and Risk Breakdown Structures (RBS).
  • Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of risk response actions and recommend corrective measures where necessary.
  • Track changes in risk exposure, identify emerging risks, and ensure mitigation plans remain current and effective.
  • Conduct Risk Maturity Assessments and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and coordinate key stakeholders to support effective risk management across the program.
  • Recommend, implement, and configure risk management tools and systems to support project controls and reporting requirements.
  • Establish risk management governance, reporting processes, recurring meetings, and communication protocols.
  • Prepare risk reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for project leadership and stakeholders.
  • Provide risk management guidance, mentoring, and training to Program Team members.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering, project delivery, or related fields.
  • Strong experience developing and implementing risk management strategies, plans, and procedures on major construction or infrastructure programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, analyze, and mitigate project and program risks.
  • Strong experience facilitating risk workshops and engaging with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.
  • Experience leading teams and managing risk management activities on large or complex projects.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, including Monte Carlo Simulation.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to develop risk mitigation strategies and support executive decision-making.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Experience on complex rail, metro, or transportation infrastructure programs.
  • Previous Middle East project experience.
  • Professional chartered status or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience implementing enterprise-level risk management systems and reporting frameworks.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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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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