The Senior Risk Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Risk Management Strategy at a Programme level and for ensuring the development and implementation of consistent and effective risk management tools, techniques, processes and standards across Infrastructure, in line with the Contracting Entity’s policies and procedures and industry best practice. Functional Requirements, Standards & Performance
- Lead and manage the implementation of consistent risk management tools and techniques, processes and standards, in line with the Contracting Entity’s policies and procedures and industry best practice and integrating these within the wider programme controls framework across the Programme.
- Apply advanced knowledge in the technical/professional discipline of risk management for the analysis and resolution of issues within a projects and programmes framework, including benchmarking against best practice and implementing innovative solutions.
- Work with the delivery team to understand the risk profile of the programme, to develop robust risk management, mitigation and contingency strategies, and to escalate significant risks using agreed governance mechanisms as appropriate.
Risk Management Activities
- Responsible for supporting the programme team in carrying out Quantified Risk Assessments (QRA) and assessing risk apportionment in commercial contracts and procurements relating to programme delivery.
- Develop a risk reporting platform to support the management reporting across the Programme and tracking of the status of mitigation actions.
- Lead risk workshops, risk assessment processes and risk register reviews in conjunction with key stakeholders.