Project Risk Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Risk Manager based in Portugal.

This is a senior risk leadership role responsible for strengthening risk management across a complex EMEA project portfolio.
You will help project teams anticipate uncertainty, protect cost and schedule commitments, and make better-informed delivery decisions.
Working closely with engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commercial, commissioning, and operations teams, you will embed risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
The role combines hands-on quantitative analysis with strategic advisory responsibilities and senior stakeholder engagement.
You will oversee project and portfolio risks, identify systemic exposures, and provide clear recommendations on mitigation, contingency, and investment decisions.
You will also help build a proactive risk culture through strong governance, assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to influence major infrastructure programmes in a fast-paced, international environment where effective risk management directly supports successful project delivery.