Overview
Risk Manager – Infrastructure & Aviation Programmes
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Infrastructure / Aviation / Programme Controls
Salary: €100,000 – €130,000 (DOE)
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading organisation in aviation infrastructure, is seeking a highly experienced Risk Manager to lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies across a portfolio of complex capital programmes. This is a senior leadership role within the Programme Controls function, focused on embedding best-in-class risk practices across multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will drive excellence in risk management, lead a team of Risk Leads, and ensure robust processes are in place to support project delivery, governance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of consistent risk management tools, techniques, and standards across programmes.
* Manage and mentor a team of Risk Leads supporting individual projects.
* Oversee risk workshops, Quantified Risk Assessments (QRA), and mitigation planning.
* Maintain corporate risk systems and ensure alignment with programme controls.
* Develop KPIs and reporting platforms to monitor risk performance and mitigation actions.
* Support commercial teams in assessing risk apportionment in contracts and procurements.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
Candidate Profile
Experience:
* 15+ years in risk management across large infrastructure programmes, ideally in aviation.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing risk strategies and process improvements.
* Strong understanding of project governance, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
Skills:
* Advanced knowledge of risk analysis techniques.
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
* Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder influencing skills.
* Detail-oriented with a methodical and analytical approach.
Qualifications:
* Third-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Project Management).
* Professional memberships are desirable but not mandatory.
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