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Job Description:
Risk Manager is responsible for risk planning, qualitative & quantitative risk assessments, periodic update of risk register, mitigation strategies, and preparation of reports and presentations for appropriate levels. Performs a major role in facilitating risk workshops with all project stakeholders in identifying, developing risk register and prioritization of the risks. A thorough knowledge of Risk Assessment processes and tools/applications is required.
What You’ll Be Doing
Facilitates Risk Workshops/reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
Performs highly complex statistical, quantitative and qualitative analysis on individual risks.
Performs regular monitoring of emerging risks, analyzes risk trends and works with risk owners to analyze complex risks and make potential risk mitigation recommendations.
Analyzes and reports the likelihood of success for project cost & schedules linking risk and uncertainty to the tasks to be undertaken.
Leads the Project Team and staff to facilitate the Risk process for risk identification, definition, assessment, analysis, mitigation, and monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
Supports the knowledge sharing of risks and opportunities across the portfolio/programs ensuring lessons are learned.
Assess the need for and create/develop custom risk reports for various levels of the organization including the Executive Management.
Leads in the development of training materials and assist in conducting Risk Management related education/training to various levels of management and staff.
Coordinates the resolution of risk software problems with the IT department as needed and monitor regular updates to the risk repository, assessment, and reporting tool and ensure the integrity of the repository database.
Develops project and work schedules to ensure completion of deliverables to senior management.
Assists the management in the preparation of executive-level presentations.
Oversees the creation and maintenance of up-to-date meeting minutes, reports, and related materials for the Enterprise Risk applications.
Proficient in analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy, able to identify key issues, interpret information, and present recommendations and conclusions in a self-confident, clear and concise manner.
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines consistently.
Understanding of construction management fundamentals, project scheduling, cost estimating, and project controls.
Supports constructability reviews, schedule critical reviews and scrutinize cost estimates, understand areas of uncertainty.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field from a Western University.
Leadership, management, program/project management, strategic planning, and performance management certification are preferred.
15 years of experience in a projects oriented environment performing Risk Management
PMI-RMP certification is highly desired.
Experience with Risk planning, Risk Assessment Workshop facilitation, Risk Mitigation and Risk Analysis using tools such as Oracle/Primavera Risk Assessment or similar applications; and scheduling of project activities particularly using computer-based scheduling software such as Microsoft Projects, Primavera Project Planner, or similar programs is required.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
Excellent English is written and oral communications skills.
In-depth and strong knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field from a Western University
- 15 years of experience in a projects oriented environment performing Risk Management
- Experience with risk planning, workshop facilitation, risk mitigation and risk analysis
- Experience using Oracle/Primavera Risk Assessment or similar risk analysis applications
- Experience scheduling project activities using Microsoft Projects, Primavera Project Planner, or similar programs
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Understanding of construction management fundamentals, project scheduling, cost estimating, and project controls
- PMI-RMP certification
- Leadership, management, program/project management, strategic planning, and performance management certifications
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
