Risk Manager Full Time

About the job
Overview / Responsibilities

Wood has an exciting opportunitty for a Risk Manager to join our Project Delivery function. The role will be responsible for Subject Matter leadership and will support the delivery of project risk activities across the Projects Business Unit. This position can be based at any of our global offices:

The high-level objectives of this role are as follows:

Focal point and subject matter expert (SME) for project risk and contingency management
Interface with Project Delivery BG (Business Group) leaders to ensure risk and contingency management practices are adhered to as SME
Provide independent facilitation of risk workshops on selected projects where required
Execute independent QRA risk analysis on selected projects where required
Develop and maintain project risk and contingency management procedures, processes, and tools at the BU (Business Unit) management system level to drive consistent delivery execution
Lead and support training, development and competency of risk management resources
Assurance of risk activities on projects
Involvement in tender review process where necessary
Project Delivery interface with; Group Risk Manager to ensure alignment

The Risk Manager will lead by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction.

Key Accountabilities & Respnsibilities

Performance

Drive HSSES culture and performance.
Support the business objective of delivery of projects to contractual, HSSE, quality, cost, and schedule requirements, to deliver or improve upon as-sold margins.
Support the Execution Hubs / Centres as required with Project Risk Management.
Lead and train others in Qualitative and Quantitative risk assessment
Organise and facilitate Risk Review sessions with Project team and clients if required: leading brainstorming sessions with clients and Wood internal team for risks identification and risk registers preparation. Run schedule and cost risk analysis with the most common industry systems. Present results to Client and Wood senior management.
Assist developing Risk Management Plans in accordance with the contract requirements.
Assist project delivery teams to organise risk activities within the project.
Assist with setting up and maintaining Project Risk Registers (in ProRisk, where required).
Monitor and report risk related trends to the Project Delivery leadership for consideration for BU risk register
Represent the Risk discipline at BU level as required.
Support intervention on projects from a risk perspective, including peer reviews.

People

Provide appropriate leadership to support risk SME’s in Projects BU
Support of resourcing, career development processes, competency management, training and succession planning for risk management resources
Facilitate networking of sub-BG risk SME’s to leverage expertise and peer support across the wider Wood business

Governance, Policies and Procedures

Support development and maintenance of BU level Project Delivery processes and procedures in line with Wood policies and requirements defining accountability and responsibility
Explore novel approaches and solutions to drive innovation in Project Delivery risk and contingency management practices
Develop and support consistency of Project Delivery systems and tools.
Assure that the BU is compliant with the requirements of Group and BU procedures associated with risk management
Interface with HSSE to compliment activities
Interface with Supply Chain to compliment activities

Skills / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in appropriate subject
Fluency in Acumen Risk, Palisade @risk & Primavera Risk, qualifications preferred
Experience in Qualitative and Quantitative risk assessment
Experience of Option Selection / Comparative Assessment techniques
Proven track record of delivering quantitative analytical approaches and ability to build up remedial processes to assist in tackling issues and tasks
Experience with complying and implementing Corporate and Project Risk Management Standards

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Significant experience in oil and gas or similar industry
Experience in a Risk Management SME role
Understanding of all Project Delivery Functions; Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering Supply Chain (Project Procurement and Sub-Contracts), Construction
Experienced in FEED, EPC, EPCm, PMC type Capital Projects
Experience and understanding of project management, and general project execution and delivery tools, processes and procedures
Direct experience in a construction site of a large project
Broad understanding of the business drivers for Wood clients and market drivers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes

Leadership skills as an SME
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to lead and align teams to drive innovation and change
Ability to work effectively across a diverse multicultural community and matrix organisation
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and create trust with seniors and peer group

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.