Senior Specialist - Project Risk (CDU3) - CDUP 2029

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General Summary The Senior Specialist - Project Risk supports the planning, analysis, and monitoring of project risk across the Transport Business Unit (TBU). In a complex, fast‑paced giga‑project environment, the role helps maintain robust risk registers in ARM, contributes to qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and tracks mitigation effectiveness to enable informed decision‑making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of project Risk Management Plans aligned with ISO 31000 and Qiddiya governance.

Coordinate risk identification workshops and interviews; consolidate inputs from Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Planning, and Operations.

Prepare datasets for qualitative / quantitative analysis; run basic SAFRAN / QRA inputs and compile outputs as directed.

Track mitigation actions and residual exposure; follow up with owners and record status changes in ARM.

Support the compilation of monthly risk dashboards / reports (top risks, trends, exposure) and circulate to project leadership.

Distinguish risks from active issues; align with issue logs and capture lessons learned as advised.

Support governance gates by providing risk inputs to business cases, contingency summaries, and schedule reviews.

Perform periodic quality checks on ARM data (taxonomy, naming, linkages to cost / schedule) and correct discrepancies.

Organize risk review meetings (agenda, pre‑reads, minutes) and update registers and trackers based on agreed actions.

Requirements Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, or related discipline. Strong academic credentials and education from a leading university are desirable.

Years of Experience :

Minimum 4‑6 years of experience in project risk, project controls, or related roles within infrastructure / transport / large capital projects. Experience supporting risk processes in multi‑disciplinary, contractor / consultant environments.

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