(Internal Title: Risk V)
Lead the implementation and management of risk management services per the mission and goals of projects and programs from inception through to completion
Ensure that work is fully supported from a consulting standpoint in an integrated, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner
Finalize the budget and operating or delivery plan for the risk management services in consultation with the project or program team and client
Provide the final review and approval of the completed material planning to successfully deliver risk management services
Exercise authority in managing and owning the work and controlling the delivery of the project portfolio per project plans
Responsible for the overall direction of a large consulting team (may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources) leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegation of responsibilities
Design key goals to be met in risk management services including customer satisfaction, and team member performances
Define the success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
Interface between stakeholders at all levels of the engagement model
Review changes and interventions to ensure risk management service goals are achieved on the project or program
Facilitate various project focus or function meetings with a spotlight on service initiatives
Plan for and meet with stakeholders (including senior management and sponsors) to streamline transparent project communications
Direct the production of accurate and timely reporting of project or program status and performance throughout its life cycle
Control the delivery of and adherence to the operating or delivery plan scope, schedule, milestones, budgets, and KPIs on the project and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate
Finalize and sign off on progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including team, client executives, and key stakeholders
Manage scope change negotiations
Evaluate project effectiveness on the project or program and identify areas for improvement
Set and interpret service expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members
Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset
Reinforce acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the project
Supervise and guide clear and focused staff performance objectives (including non-company resources) to ensure excellence in results
Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences
Clarify internal quality control check and resolve quality issues for the project
Prepare procedures and work instructions and ensure that all program team members comply with the risk management plan, procedures, and requirements of the assigned scope of work
Develop risk breakdown structure aligned with project WBS and CBS
Prepare risk training materials and train the project team on the principles of risk
Stay abreast of market trends and implement process improvements or efficiencies
Lead and provide technical support to the management of risk through the facilitation of regular risk reviews
Evaluate risk registers at the project and program level, ensuring quality standards are met
Perform quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis using Risk Management software (e.g. Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Risk, etc.) and provide the interpretation of results (e.g. Distribution S Curve Graph, Sensitivity Analysis Tornado Chart and Deep Dive Schedule Logic)
Follow up with risk owners to ensure the mitigation actions are on track, including escalation where required
Review contractor progress reports and identify the risks impacting project cost and schedule and reflect them in the risk register
Work closely with scheduling to prepare a high-level schedule (or assess detailed schedules) to be used for quantitative schedule risk analysis and define the link between risks, duration uncertainties, and schedule activities
Liaise with cost to monitor project contingency utilization and alignment with cost risk exposures
Provide technical guidance and training to members of the team appropriate to their area of accountability
Guide reporting on inputs for project and program-level reporting
Working Conditions
Office-based
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Risk Management
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding recognized certifications including Risk Management Professional (RMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
Skills and Competencies:
Expert grasp of prevailing Risk Management methods
Extensive understanding of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
Well-versed and experienced in managing the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
Mastery of risk management software including Active Risk Manager (ARM), Oracle Primavera Risk Analyzer (OPRA), Acumen Risk, Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, MS Project, etc.
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Proven success in providing leadership to project teams by building and motivating staff to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Exceptional people skills and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously and interface with a wide cross-section of personnel
Experienced in leading, engaging, coaching and mentoring a team of Risk professional professionals
Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships within various teams, partners, and clients
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Effective capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by promoting effective teamwork, innovation, and overall excellence
