Project Risk Manager
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Jobgether in Italia
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Risk Manager based in Italy.
This is a senior risk leadership role responsible for strengthening risk management across a complex EMEA project portfolio.
You will help project teams anticipate uncertainty, protect cost and schedule commitments, and make better-informed delivery decisions.
Working closely with engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commercial, commissioning, and operations teams, you will embed risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
The role combines hands‑on quantitative analysis with strategic advisory responsibilities and senior stakeholder engagement.
You will oversee project and portfolio risks, identify systemic exposures, and provide clear recommendations on mitigation, contingency, and investment decisions.
You will also help build a proactive risk culture through strong governance, assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to influence major infrastructure programmes in a fast‑paced, international environment where effective risk management directly supports successful project delivery.
Accountabilities
- Lead the regional project risk management programme, establishing consistent governance, standards, methodologies, processes, and escalation requirements across the portfolio.
- Integrate risk management across the full project lifecycle and key functions, including engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commercial, commissioning, and operations readiness.
- Provide independent risk oversight and constructive challenge to project and functional leaders, ensuring material risks and opportunities receive appropriate attention.
- Establish a proactive risk culture focused on early identification, clear ownership, accountability, timely escalation, and risk-informed decision-making.
- Own and oversee project risk registers, ensuri