Risk Manager

Risk Manager for a major Offshore Wind Project based in Ireland

Responsibilities

Own, maintain, and update project and programme risk registers using PMO approved tools.
Ensure all risks include clear descriptions, consistent scoring, mitigation actions, and assigned owners.
Monitor overdue actions and follow up with risk owners to maintain register accuracy.
Track changes and maintain audit trails and version control.
Support risk identification by organising and facilitating regular risk workshops with offshore project managers, engineering, HSE, procurement, etc.
Capture risks, issues, and opportunities accurately and in line with PMO standards.
Ensure correct categorisation (e.g., technical, interface, schedule, cost, offshore operations).
Support qualitative assessments (probability, impact, risk scoring).
Perform basic quantitative reviews, such as exposure calculations and input preparation for QRA led by senior risk manager.
Work with planning and cost teams to ensure schedule and cost impacts are reflected correctly.
Produce weekly and monthly risk reports and dashboards for project managers and the PMO.
Ensure risk management processes follow PMO standards and offshore programme requirements.
Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Offshore Renewables, Project Management or similar
Chartership or membership of a professional body and several years relevant experience, NFQ 8, Relevant Leadership and Management
Training 10 years of demonstrated relevant work experience
Professional qualification in risk, project controls, or project management desirable advantage
Experience maintaining risk registers within a PMO or project controls environment.
Understanding of offshore project delivery (offshore wind, offshore transmission, marine construction, oil & gas, or major infrastructure).
Understanding of offshore construction risks such as weather downtime, fabrication, marine an advantage
Strong proficiency in risk tools (e.g., OPC, ARM, Safran, Primavera Risk).
Good stakeholder Management skills with the ability to challenge and support risk owners.
Competence in MS Excel, Power BI, and project reporting tools.
Strong organizational skills and attention to details