Manager/Senior Manager

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Risk Advisory | Accounting & Internal Controls | GRC – Manager/Senior Manager – (Risk Focused) (Six Months Contract)

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• Develop and implement strategic risk management plans for construction projects, aligning with the organization’s overall risk tolerance and business objectives.
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding risk mitigation strategies and insurance coverage enhancements.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for construction projects, considering various factors such as project scope, location, regulatory requirements, and environmental considerations.
• Establish, review and update Risk Management Plan according to the best international standards (ISO, PMI).
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including project managers, safety teams, finance teams, legal teams, and executives, to ensure a cohesive risk management approach.
• Monitor projects and ensure that an adequate and robust Risk Management process is under active management.
• Implement an internal PMO Risk Management Plan, Risk register and associated governance processes.
• Engage with various downstream entities as required – PMO, PMC, LDC, Contractors etc.
• Conduct risk meetings and workshops with the project team and stakeholders to identify new risks, update the consequences, risk action plan along with risk owner.
• Assist, review and advise on Stakeholder Management Plan including identification of stakeholders, communication assessment and aligning communication plan in line with master programme.
• Manage PMO/ PgMC/ PMC in preparation of Program Management Plan (PMP) in consultation with client, as a guide to the project teams in performance of their duties; to identify responsibilities and coordinate various actions and procedures into one comprehensive document.
• Expert use of Primavera Project Management System P6 (latest version) for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders.
• Review and analyse data/schedule received from the other organisations (Designers, PMCs, and Contractors).
• Conduct benchmarking data collection analysis for similar projects (buildings and infrastructure).
• Monitoring design, procurement, and construction progress for compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist in preparing the master programme for the projects. Incorporate / Integrate the Contractors program of works into the Master Schedule of works.

Leadership capabilities:

·       Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.

·       Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent

·       Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track

·       Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills

·       Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years professional experience in project controls with emphasis on risk management. 
• Knowledge of International Risk Standards e.g. ISO31000, PMBok, COSO, etc. and associated standards e.g. ISO 9001, ISO45001, ISO14000, etc.
• Project Management and Risk Management certifications from recognized international institutions.
• Client-side experience managing PMCs and other stakeholders.
• Strong experience in PCM of major capital projects.
• PMP or other professional certifications.
• Experience in using Primavera P6, ACONEX & Oracle suite.
• Sound knowledge of project controls practices, broad knowledge of cost, risk, change and specific knowledge in earned value management.
• Experience in the big four, auditing companies is a plus.
• Very Good command of written and spoken English, Arabic.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
• Ability to work within a team to deliver large engagements for clients.
• Experience in planning and managing timelines across projects.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a deadline-oriented environment and flexible work hours.