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AECOM is seeking a Program Risk Manager to be location in the San Francisco area. The successful candidate will play a lead role in identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, and communicating risks for the project, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The role requires working closely with project managers, functional managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that risks are effectively managed, and projects are being built safely and delivered on schedule, on budget, within scope and in conformance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

The position requires working at the site based on the Bay Area, San Francisco.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional risk expertise in the management of an FTA-funded major capital transit project

• Serve as the technical resource and subject matter expert in risk assessment and mitigation

• Develop and implement risk and contingency management plans, procedures, support documentation, conduct workshops, performance indicators and reporting metrics, based on best practices.

• Develop Risk Breakdown Structure, identify program and projects risks, and carryout qualitative & quantitative risk assessments with mitigation strategies identified.

• Manage and maintain Risk Register, analyze risk data, and generate reports for stakeholders, highlighting key risks and proposed actions.

• Provide training and support to project teams on risk management principles and tools.

• Manage the risk management process for the Portal project in collaboration with the Risk Management Committee (RMC)

• Perform Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analyses to establish cost and schedule budget contingency

• Manage project contingency in coordination with the RMC and Change Control

• Manager risk mitigation, collaborating with risk owners and the project team, establishing risk mitigation strategies, and action plans with due dates

• Ensure that all FTA requirements and guidelines are compiled with, especially the requirements of Oversight Procedure OP40, Risk and Contingency Review

Minimum Requirements:

•  BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred requirements:

• Familiarity with FTA Risk Management procedures and practices

• Expert knowledge in performing probability modeling using factoring and Monte Carlo simulations for risk analysis calculations

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business management or a field closely associated

• Minimum of 10 years of risk management experience in lead positions on large projects, preferably involving heavy civil work, passenger rail or related transportation modes

• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies, such as ISO 31000 or similar.

• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and software (such as Acumen Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis etc.)

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Professional certification in project and/or risk management (such as PMP, PMI-RMP, FRM, or similar) preferred

• Knowledge of local and federal codes, standards and procedures is highly desirable.

Relocation is available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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