Risk and Change Governance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks aligned with ISO 31000 and industry best practices
• Identify, assess, and evaluate strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks across projects and business operations
• Establish risk assessment methodologies, risk registers, and risk rating criteria
• Facilitate risk workshops and assessments with project teams and senior management
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk exposure levels
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and risk response actions
• Coordinate risk management activities across multiple projects and departments

Governance Framework

• Design and implement governance structures, policies, and procedures to ensure organizational compliance and accountability
• Establish governance committees, terms of reference, and decision-making frameworks
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, regulatory requirements, and industry regulations
• Develop and maintain governance documentation including charters, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor governance compliance and conduct periodic governance audits and assessments
• Advise senior management on governance best practices and improvement opportunities

Change Management and Control

• Establish and maintain change control processes and change management frameworks
• Review, assess, and approve change requests in accordance with established protocols
• Evaluate the impact of proposed changes on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
• Facilitate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and document decisions
• Ensure proper documentation, tracking, and reporting of all changes
• Monitor change implementation and verify closure of approved changes
• Analyze trends in change requests to identify systemic issues

Compliance and Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian regulatory requirements, international standards, and contractual obligations
• Coordinate internal and external audits related to risk and governance
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address compliance gaps
• Maintain compliance registers and track regulatory obligations
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and compliance teams

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare comprehensive risk reports, governance dashboards, and change management reports for executive leadership
• Present risk profiles, heat maps, and trend analysis to stakeholders
• Develop KPIs and metrics to measure effectiveness of risk and governance programs
• Provide regular updates on risk exposure, governance compliance, and change status
• Generate ad-hoc reports and analysis as required by management

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with project managers, department heads, and senior leadership on risk and governance matters
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders on risk, governance, and change issues
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on risk management, governance, and change control
• Build risk and governance culture across the organization
• Interface with clients, partners, and external stakeholders on governance requirements

Strategic Advisory

• Provide strategic advice to leadership on risk appetite, tolerance levels, and governance structures
• Support strategic decision-making through risk-informed analysis and recommendations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency