# Senior Risk Manager — KBR

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 58,800 to 88,200 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-30
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## Description

Title:
Senior Risk Manager

LOCATION

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

project description

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide PMO services, enterprise – level governance, assurance, integration and performance oversight across all projects and programs.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Senior Risk Manager is responsible provide portfolio-wide risk management services to support effective governance, decision-making, and assurance across the portfolio, in alignment with approved risk policies, frameworks, and systems.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop, implement, and administer the approved Risk Management Plan (RMP), including procedures, processes, and templates.
· Review and supervise Risk Management Plans and risk registers of the PMCs to ensure alignment with the Risk Management Plan.
· Support the implementation and effective use 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 consolidation of risk registers, meetings, and workshops.
· Consolidate PMC risk registers into programme-level and departmental risk registers for escalation and reporting.
· Maintain updated Dashboards for risks and issues across the Portfolio the entire Development.
· Monthly risk management quality assurance reviews and status updates.
· Quantitative risk analysis (QRA) of programme-wide strategic, cost, schedule, and advance-warning for risks.
· Developing cost and schedule contingency assessments at programme and portfolio levels.
· Supporting Operational Risk Assessments across client departments.
· Preparation of risk assessment documentation and reports in accordance with Risk Management Plan standards.
· Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting across the Development in alignment with established criteria.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

· Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business management, or equivalent.
· Minimum 15 years of post-graduation experience.
· PMI-Risk Management Professional, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or equivalent certification.
· Sound knowledge of risks aspects for major civil, infrastructure, and development projects, including urban developments, high-rise buildings, iconic assets, roads, bridges, and utilities.
· Experience in managing a team of subordinate Risk Managers.
· Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software for risk reporting.
· Fluency in English language both written and spoken.

COMPETENCIES

· Leadership
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Health, safety and environmental awareness
· Strong customer focus
· Planning & organising
· Accepts responsibility

## Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business management, or equivalent. Minimum 15 years of post-graduation experience. PMI-Risk Management Professional, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or equivalent certification. Sound knowledge of risks aspects for major civil, infrastructure, and development projects, including urban developments, high-rise buildings, iconic assets, roads, bridges, and utilities. Experience in managing a team of subordinate Risk Managers. Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software for risk reporting. Fluency in English language both written and spoken.

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