Senior Risk Manager
About The Position
The Senior Risk Manager will be responsible for developing a Risk Management Plan and driving identification, evaluation, treatment and overall governance of project risks. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership, a highly energetic person, strong hands-on analytical capability with clear thinking and willingness to challenge the status quo. The Senior Risk Manager will lead Risk Management activities within Advanced Nuclear for Small Modular Reactors for large-scale EPC Projects. They will lead and manage Risk & Opportunity identification, discussion & mitigation actions (throughout the entire Project life cycle) which shall include but not be limited to risk mitigation actions follow-up and support. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed data analysis, operational reviews, and senior leadership communication. They will demonstrate good leadership, influencing and management skills including the ability to work independently and communicate effectively within and across all levels of the organization. This role will enable Cross-Functional Alignment by working closely with Project Management, PMO, functional teams, and other stakeholders to ensure Risk Management priorities are understood, aligned, and delivered. The Senior Risk Manager will drive risk-related daily management routines, operational risk reviews, and performance tracking, and support leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving. They will serve as an expert and primary point of contact for Risk Management within the Project team, benchmark internal & external risk management processes best practices, and refine and improve the processes, KPIs, and communication rhythms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university or college
- Proficient in using industry standard tools for Risk analysis involving monte carlo simulations – such as SAFRAN or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience (nuclear industry engineering/operations experience, project management, risk management, construction management, contracts management or equivalent).
- At least 3 years of risk management or project management experience
- Solid understanding of Contract terms and law principles, relevant technical, financial, cost & project risk management principles.
- Ability to handle many complex issues/projects concurrently
- Willingness and ability to travel globally 10% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment
- Strong execution discipline and Say-Do ratio, with consistent follow-through
- Thrives in high-demand, detail oriented & multi-priority environments
- Strategic thinker with a track record for developing innovative solutions to difficult business problems.
- Contract management or Risk Management experience
- Project/Construction management experience in power industry.
- Structured, hands-on problem solver with focus on root cause and sustainable outcomes
- Technical knowledge of commercial nuclear reactors & associated systems.
- Microsoft suite proficiency.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills
Responsibilities
- Leads Risk Management activities within Advanced Nuclear for Small Modular Reactors for large-scale EPC Projects.
- Lead and manage Risk & Opportunity identification, discussion & mitigation actions (throughout the entire Project life cycle) which shall include but not be limited to risk mitigation actions follow-up and support.
- Requires strong hands-on analytical capability, the successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed data analysis, operational reviews, and senior leadership communication.
- Ability to demonstrate good leadership, influencing and management skills including the ability to work independently and communicate effectively within and across all levels of the organization.
- Enable Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Project Management, PMO, functional teams, and other stakeholders to ensure Risk Management priorities are understood, aligned, and delivered.
- Drives risk related daily management routines, operational risk reviews, and performance tracking, and support leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving.
- Services as expert and primary point of contact for Risk Management within the Project team.
- Benchmark internal & external risk management processes best practices.
- Refine and improve the processes, KPIs, and communication rhythms
Benefits
- 5% discretionary annual bonus
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
