Risk and Change Governance Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle View all jobs
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Contribute to business planning and strategy development from risk and governance perspectives
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
- Professional certifications such as PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional), CRM (Certified Risk Manager), or ISO 31000 Risk Management certification preferred
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in risk management, governance, and change control
- At least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Proven experience in developing and implementing risk and governance frameworks
- Experience in the Saudi Arabian market or Middle East region preferred
- Background in construction, real estate, infrastructure, or consulting industries is advantageous
- Deep understanding of enterprise risk management principles and methodologies
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks (COSO, ISO standards, COBIT)
- Expertise in change management processes and change control procedures
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabian regulatory environment and compliance requirements
- Understanding of project management principles and contract administration
- Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management practices
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic proficiency is highly desirable)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with risk management software and governance tools
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Additional certifications: PMP, Prince2, CGEIT, CIA, or similar
- Experience with mega-projects or large-scale developments in Saudi Arabia
- Knowledge of Vision 2030 initiatives and Saudi regulatory landscape
- Familiarity with digital transformation and technology risk management
- Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Integrity and ethical judgment
- Adaptability and resilience
- Results-driven with commitment to excellence
- Proactive and forward-thinking approach
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
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