Job Description Summary

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, highly energetic person, strong hands-on analytical capability with clear thinking and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leads Risk Management activities within Advanced Nuclear involving Small Modular Reactors for large-scale EPC Projects.
• Lead and manage Risk & Opportunity identification, discussion & mitigation actions (throughout the entire Project life cycle) including a diligent follow-up and problem solving rigor on open risk mitigation actions.
• Drives risk related daily management routines, operational risk reviews, and performance tracking, and support leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving.
• 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.
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university or college
• Proficient in using industry standard tools for Planning and quantitative risk analysis involving monte Carlo simulations – such as P6, SAFRAN or equivalent.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant work experience (nuclear industry engineering/operations experience, or planning, project controls, project management, risk management, construction management, contracts management or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of risk management or project controls experience
• Solid understanding of power projects life cycle, project risk management principles, relevant technical, financial and Contract terms .
• Ability to handle many complex issues/projects concurrently
• Willingness and ability to travel globally 20% of the time

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment
• Strong execution discipline and Say-Do ratio, with consistent follow-through
• P6 and Microsoft suite proficiency.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills
• Thrives in high-demand, detail oriented & multi-priority environments
• Strategic thinker with a track record for developing innovative solutions to difficult business problems.
• Project Controls management, 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.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $137,600 and $187,599 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education and skill set.

Bonus Eligibility: 5% discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Additional Information