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HVDC Risk Manager

3 days ago Katowice, Poland

Job Description Summary

In the context of an HVDC offshore Project, the Risk Manager is responsible across the Consortium members - e.g., GE Grid Solutions, Offshore platform partner - for identifying, managing, as well as mitigating risk and implementing standardized processes, in compliance with Grid Solutions Policy and the relevant Contract requirements

Job Description

Objectives:

  • Simplification/Integration: Implement process to provide a comprehensive reporting of project risk coverage and mitigation actions
  • Operational/Execution Excellence: Provide Risks visibility/ assessment for the project
  • Product leadership: Contribute to operational discipline, analysis accuracy and data quality and develop project risk management competencies in the project team

Major Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for identifying, managing, as well as mitigating risk and implementing standardized processes.

  • Create project risk strategies.
  • Preparing and implementing a risk management plan as well as driving risk management in compliance with project policies.
  • Manage the processes of risk management: planning and identifying risks, performing qualitative as well as quantitative analyses, planning risk responses, monitoring and controlling risks.
  • Prepare risk reports and analyses to support management in decision making.
  • Set up and maintain a project risk register as well as response plan templates and other documentation, together with the engineering and management team.
  • Train risk owners in risk management and proactively work in the project teams to develop risk mitigation actions, aiming to reduce project risk exposure
  • Identify best practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and templates.
  • Communicate the risk strategy within the project.

Qualification and Requirements:

  • Strong work experience with large and complex projects preferably in oil & gas, energy or offshore (wind)
  • Competencies equivalent to PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional), experience with Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Successful experience in a matrix and international environment
  • User of software solutions & knowledge of Primavera EPPM/PRA (desirable).

Desired characteristic:

  • Bachelor's, Master's or another relevant degree, providing a strong foundation in Statistics or Decision Theory.
  • Ability and interest to deep dive into complex analytical issues; mastery of MS Office tools (e.g., Excel) to support these analytics is required.
  • Excellent coordination and cooperation skills; a team player who is willing and able to work with others to solve problems and share knowledge;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is an advantage.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Like the rest of our team, you should be dedicated to renewable energy and enjoy working in a dynamic, international team. As a person, you have a structured, analytical, and critical approach to your work. You are self-driven, easy-going, and enjoy interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Client-provided location(s): Katowice, Poland
Job ID: GE_power-1764781900
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-14T18:32:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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