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Senior Risk & Opportunity Manager

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In-Office
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Senior level
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Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Senior level
The Senior Risk & Opportunity Manager leads risk assessments, develops mitigation strategies, conducts cost savings opportunities, and supports project governance for HVDC projects in a consortium environment.
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Job Description SummaryBecome part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
For Grid Solutions, HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets.
In this context, Grid Solutions is looking for a Senior Risk and Opportunity Manager for a Major HVDC Project within a Consortium Project Organisation.
If you want to be part of a Major adventure at the heart of the energy transition in Europe and have a passion to be part of a large & complex project team with multi-cultural international team, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities & Skills:

  • The Risk Manager's responsibilities include conducting extensive research and assessments to evaluate risk levels and develop contingency plans and solutions that reduce and control risks and liabilities.
  • Define a R&O management process at Consortium level in Energy businesses.
  • Leading the opportunities generation, including cost out / savings opportunities.
  • Proficiency in risk management, financial analysis, and related software.
  • Review the contractual framework to ensure we capture the risks we need to review / approve.
  • Able to lead and run Quantitative Risk Analysis.
  • Support in the validation of our Civil Work & Erection partners (CW&E) and risk assessment.
  • Manage the creation of the Risk and Opportunities Project approval dashboard.
  • Periodic review and approval of the risk list and percentage of RAI in our projects in accordance with the GSI NE Project Governance.
  • Planning, designing and implementing risk management strategies for the Project.
  • Organise and Chair project risk review with the Project Team and Client.
  • Providing risk reports to senior management

Essential Skills:

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Extensive attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. 

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management or another related field.
  • Demonstrable experience in Project R&O Management.
  • Experience defining a R&O management process at Consortium level.

Desired Characteristics:

  • PMP Certification
  • MBA
  • Leadership program experience
  • Established project management skills.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Top Skills

Financial Analysis Software
Risk Management Software

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