Senior Risk Manager

This Opportunity

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Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Risk Manager in Boston, MA.

Your Impact

• Provide risk leadership and act as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned project, program, portfolio, being accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commissions.
• Develop effective risk management framework / strategy.
• Plan, design and implement risk management processes tailored to the client’s needs and aligned with best practice (e.g. AACE International, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000).
• Facilitate risk management workshops, meetings, interviews and discussions with project teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain project and/or program risk registers with input from project and client team members.
• Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis. (QCRA / QSRA)
• Prepare project and/or program risk reports as required.
• Provide regular briefing to project managers / clients on risks, issues and concerns.
• Support project teams in developing and implementing appropriate internal and external response plans for critical risks.
• Work with project teams to determine appropriate contingency and schedule reserve amounts.
• Provide training to junior risk managers and other staff as required.
• Advocate the incorporation of risk management in the implementation of new systems, processes, and changes to existing systems and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture point of view.
• Articulate complex information and ideas to non-technical audience.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and maintain effective working relationships based on diplomacy while maintaining independence and not swayed in judgment or course of actions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills (i.e. ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously).
• Ability to display supportive behavior and communicate positively regarding project and client goals and objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Reviews project documents for consistency with project/program risk registers and resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Finance or relevant field.
• 12 years of experience in risk management; construction management; project management; and/or contract or change management.
• Knowledge of general risk management and project control standards and frameworks (e.g. AACE International, APM, IRM, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000).
• Experience in facilitating quantitative risk analysis (QRA) workshops on cost and schedule.
• Experience in conceptualizing and developing risk models using analytical methods.
• Working knowledge of cost risk analysis software (Risk, Acumen Risk, Crystal Ball, etc.) and schedule risk analysis software (OPC, Primavera Risk Analysis, etc.).
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Experience in preparing risk reports and documentation.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering / Project Controls Management background.
• Experience in multiple sectors (e.g. transportation, energy, aviation etc.) and familiar with project/program delivery processes.
• PMP, PMI‑RMP or other certification.
• Experience in effectively reporting and communicating risk analysis outcomes to wider project team.
• Experience in Strategic and / or Enterprise Risk Management is a plus.
• Experience in FTA funded programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, state, and local transportation administration regulations and policies.
• Practical Knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Commercial acumen in relation to business development.
• Knowledge of planning tools (e.g. P6, MS Project).

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $212,700 - $259,100.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.