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GE Vernova · 6 hours ago

Project Risk Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy space, focusing on electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. The Project Risk Manager will be responsible for managing all elements of the risk management approach for HVDC offshore projects, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and management of risks.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

You will be leading the facilitation of the risk management process; identification, assessment, and proactive management of risks (both threats and opportunities
Ensure risk data is kept up to date and using industry best practice according to ISO31000:2018 standards
Engage the project team in the risk management requirements proactively and establish a risk management culture
Develop Risk Management Plan, maintain risk registers, prepare risk reports & analyses to support management in decision-making
Automate and increase efficiency in elements of the implemented risk management processes, tools, and templates
Lead risk workshops with the project teams, including partners and client
Integrate Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) for Cost and Schedule in the project, help management interpret results and make decisions using QRAs
Ensure consistency of approach and knowledge sharing across projects

Qualification

Quantitative Risk AnalysisRisk Management PlanIndustry tools expertiseAnalytical skillsProject ManagementCuriosityCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Previous experience with large & complex engineering focused projects (major infrastructure, rail, highways, oil & gas, nuclear)
Previous experience in consultancy environments
Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (QCSRA)
Expert with industry tools such as @risk, Safran, ARM, Xactium
Broad and diverse background i.e., Project Management, Statistics, Economics, Business Management, Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), or Data analytics
Ability and interest to deep dive into complex analytical issues
Competencies equivalent to PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)
Mastery of MS Office tools (e.g., Excel) to support these analytics is required
Willingness and ability to travel (nationally/internationally – around 30%)

Preferred

Curious and growth mindset
Work in multidisciplinary international teams in matrix organizations
Excellent coordination and cooperation skills; a team player who is willing and able to work with others to solve problems and share knowledge
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, German is an advantage
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of various frameworks such as Management of Risk (MoR), Association of Project Management

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits
Great development opportunities

Company

GE Vernova

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GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gevernova.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.68M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M

Leadership Team

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Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
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Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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