Project Risk Manager
Lyondell Chemical Company

Job Info

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LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Global Projects Risk Management (GPRM) function is responsible for the implementation and integration of risk management at all phases throughout capital projects. This includes providing independent project risk management support to our Global Project team which undertake a large portfolio of capital investment projects which help shape the future growth of the company.

You will act as the Project Risk Lead for individual capital projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating project risk plans, lead the development of projects risk registers, undertake complex qualitative and quantitative analysis and provide facilitation, guidance and training to project teams and/or junior project risk analysts.

Using your expertise as a Project Risk Manager you will monitor projects so that they comply with the project risk management procedures and provide advice to project manager and sponsors by carrying out risk assessments.

Part of your role will also involve developing the risk register to make sure the risks are up to date and that appropriate risk responses is in place and is acted upon. Providing regular reports to Project Directors/Managers and to provide impartial independent assurance that the risk statuses of the projects are monitored efficiently.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Championing/facilitating/involvement in developing Project Risk Management Execution Plans on projects that are right-sized to project needs and meet existing corporate risk expectations/requirements.
• Facilitate the identification and analysis of risk management on projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out qualitative, quantitative assessments to give the best advice to project managers and project directors on proposed risk-based contingencies.
• Manage so that projects have a risk register to record outputs of the risk process, ensure that the risk data is accurate, timely and relevant and that appropriate risk responses such as dedicated actions plans are in place and being acted upon within agreed timeframes and escalated if timeframes are missed.
• Provide regular reports to project managers on the risk status of projects including Risk Management KPIs and provide advice on the management of contingency to help provide assurance that the project is delivered to meet budget expectations.
• Assists in the development of management reporting related to changes in the risk profile such as highlighting contingency vs regular changes in financial risk exposure on the project and schedule risk analysis outputs to the project controls office.
• Identify trends and interdependencies through reviewing the causes and consequences of different risks throughout projects and facilitate conversations with various functions and disciplines on the project such as project controls, technical disciplines such as engineering throughout the company to ensure alignment and consistency in the management of risks.
• Can confidently explain the value and benefits of risk management to stakeholders.
• Keeps relevant knowledge up-to-date by attending seminars, training sessions, and workshops, as necessary to develop and ensure success of project risk management principles.

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Project discipline or other related field required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a professional environment including significant exposure in Project Risk Management.
• Understanding and application of project management and project controls processes such as scheduling and planning, estimating, change control etc.
• Experienced and enjoys risk management facilitation to stakeholders at all levels within the project.
• Able to build quantitative risk models in a number of applications, which accurately represent the complexities of cost and schedule risk.
• Able to coach and challenge management and non-specialists on the results of risk management.
• Exceptional Interpersonal skills with an ability to drive collaboration among diverse audiences.
• A background in and understanding of the capital project environment within a client, consultant, or contractor organization; preferably the Oil and Gas industry.

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Preferred Qualifications

Membership of the Project Management Institute of similar project management profession e.g. PMI-RMP, PMP, IPMA is a plus.

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

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