Risk Management Lead Major Projects

Title:

Risk Management Lead Major Project Controls

Location: Adelaide SA

Contract: 6 months initially with strong potential for extension

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Lead to join our team supporting major infrastructure projects. This pivotal role will champion best-practice risk management across all phases of large-scale programs ensuring alignment with ISO 31000 and KBRs governance standards.

You will lead strategic risk initiatives facilitate high-impact workshops and provide authoritative assurance on risk controls and documentation. This is an opportunity to influence decision-making at an executive level and embed a culture of proactive risk intelligence across the project ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive advanced risk identification assessment and mitigation strategies at portfolio program and project levels.

• Lead Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) and integrate outputs into forecasting and scenario planning.

• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to embed risk management into strategic decision-making.

• Mentor and uplift risk capability across delivery partners and internal teams.

• Represent KBR in high-level stakeholder engagements to ensure transparent communication and effective management of complex risks.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Tertiary qualification in engineering project management risk management or related field.

• Minimum 8 years experience in risk and/or opportunity management within large-scale infrastructure programs.

• Strong analytical skills including risk quantification and use of risk modelling tools.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for executive audiences.

• Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure programs (desirable).

Our Values:

We Value Our People We respect trust and empower our people to reach their full potential.

We Deliver We are committed to excellence and accountability in everything we do.

We Are People of Integrity We act ethically and responsibly always.

We Empower We encourage innovation and give our people the autonomy to succeed.

We Work Together Collaboration is at the heart of our success as OneKBR.

Benefits:

Just some of our benefits include the following:

• Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance

• Career development programs and ongoing support

• Employee wellbeing initiatives that support your overall health and happiness

• A collaborative innovative culture where your ideas and contributions truly matter

The above are just some of the benefits on offer at KBR.

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