Risk Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

WE AT KODIAK stand for in-depth expertise in the implementation of complex infrastructure projects. As a reliable partner for project implementers and developers, we realize challenging linear projects, energy and infrastructure projects across Europe - whether onshore, offshore or the modernization of existing grids.

We believe that genuine collaboration, personal development and room for new ideas are just as important as technology. Our specialists take a holistic approach to projects, think in terms of solutions and accompany complex projects from the initial concept to commissioning with passion, responsibility and an eye for detail.

Your Skills

The role will be in the Offshore Team, where the successful candidate will fulfil the role of Risk Manager. The risk manager will be working within the Offshore PMO team and supporting the risk management across the offshore organisation.

The Offshore PMO Risk Manager supports the programme by maintaining high-quality risk registers and ensuring effective risk management across offshore workstreams. The role focuses on day-to-day coordination, updating, tracking, and reporting of risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) within an offshore infrastructure or offshore wind programme. The risk manager will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, planners, and commercial staff to ensure risks are accurately captured, assessed, and mitigated.

Risk Register Management

• Own, maintain, and update project and programme risk registers using PMO approved tools.
• Ensure all risks include clear descriptions, consistent scoring, mitigation actions, and assigned owners.
• Monitor overdue actions and follow up with risk owners to maintain register accuracy.
• Track changes and maintain audit trails and version control.

Risk Identification & Facilitation

• Support risk identification by organising and facilitating regular risk workshops with offshore project managers, engineering, HSE, procurement, etc.
• Capture risks, issues, and opportunities accurately and in line with PMO standards.
• Ensure correct categorisation (e.g., technical, interface, schedule, cost, offshore operations).

Assessment & Analysis

• Support qualitative assessments (probability, impact, risk scoring).
• Perform basic quantitative reviews, such as exposure calculations and input preparation for QRA led by senior risk manager.
• Work with planning and cost teams to ensure schedule and cost impacts are reflected correctly.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce weekly and monthly risk reports and dashboards for project managers and the PMO.
• Highlight top risks, new/emerging risks, overdue actions, and trends.
• Escalate significant risks in line with governance thresholds.
• Present concise updates during team meetings and risk review sessions.

Mitigation Oversight

• Work with risk owners to ensure mitigations are realistic and progress is clearly tracked.
• Follow up on action dates and challenge where actions lack clarity or effectiveness.
• Support capturing lessons learned and transitioning risks between project stages.

Compliance & Process Adherence

• Ensure risk management processes follow PMO standards and offshore programme requirements.
• Support internal audits and ensure documentation is complete and accessible.
• Help train and coach project team members on risk processes and tools.

Requirements & Your Expertise

• Degree in Engineering, Offshore Renewables, Project Management, or similar
• Chartership or membership of a professional body and several years relevant experience, NFQ 8, Relevant Leadership and Management Training 10 years of demonstrated relevant work experience
• Professional qualification in risk, project controls, or project management desirable advantage
• Experience in maintaining risk registers within a PMO or project controls environment.
• Understanding of offshore project delivery (offshore wind, offshore transmission, marine construction, oil & gas, or major infrastructure).
• Understanding of offshore construction risks, such as weather downtime, fabrication, and marine an advantage
• Strong proficiency in risk tools (e.g., OPC, ARM, Safran, Primavera Risk).
• Good stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to challenge and support risk owners.
• Competence in MS Excel, Power BI, and project reporting tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Our Range

• A permanent employment contract or freelance work
• Flexible working hours including predominantly home office arrangements
• Individual offers for further training and development
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Access to our customizable benefit package with emplu - a monthly, tax-free budget that you can freely redeem at our partners (e.g., supermarkets and drugstores, DeutschlandTicket, fuel vouchers, daycare subsidies, and much more).
• Access to our corporate benefit program with high discounts on a variety of well-known and strong brands

Please note that all offers - except for working hours and the option to work from home - apply only to our permanent employees and not to freelancers.