Manager-Project & Programme Risk

The role ensures proactive identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, procurement, and delivery strategies.

The position supports informed decision-making by providing structured risk analysis, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and maintaining robust risk governance aligned with organizational standards and project objectives.

• Identify, assess, and monitor project risks across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop, update, and maintain Project / Program / PMC Risk Registers.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular risk review workshops with the Client, PMC team, consultants, and contractors as required.
• Clearly define risks, challenges, and issues and escalate them to management in a timely manner.
• Prepare and update risk mitigation and response plans and monitor implementation.
• Report on key risks, trends, and mitigation effectiveness through periodic risk reports.
• Support development and application of risk probability and impact matrices.
• Support risk identification related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and procurement.
• Provide risk input during pre-construction, design, procurement, and construction stages.
• Support review of contracts, procurement strategies, and delivery methods from a risk perspective.
• Assist in assessing risks associated with different project delivery systems (lump sum, cost-plus, target cost, etc.).
• Participate in meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify and evaluate risk issues.
• Maintain risk data within approved risk management tools and databases.
• Ensure compliance with Hill Internationals Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Risk Management Professional (RMP) or equivalent certification.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management, with demonstrated experience in a Risk Management role on large infrastructure or mega projects.
• Working knowledge of project controls, cost, schedule, contracts, and claims risk.
• Experience in identifying and managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety risks.
• Familiarity with risk management systems and databases (e.g. Active Risk Manager or similar).
• Understanding of ERM principles and their application at project level.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills when dealing with clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.