Risks and Opportunities Manager

About the role

The Risks and Opportunities Manager operates within Hitachi Rail's four‑level governance model, supporting cross‑project coordination, milestone synchronisation and contract compliance. The role ensures the risk and opportunity register is maintained, mitigations are tracked and significant risks are escalated.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the risk and opportunity management plan, scoring method, register, ownership model, review rhythm and escalation thresholds.
• Facilitate risk workshops that produce clear causes, consequences, mitigations, dates and owners.
• Coordinate qualitative and quantitative risk inputs for cost, schedule and claims reviews.
• Track mitigation effectiveness and adjust risk scores based on evidence.
• Identify opportunities for cost avoidance, acceleration, simplification or supplier leverage.

Required profile

• More than 5 years of risk management experience on complex infrastructure, rail or technology programmes.
• Resilience under pressure when exposing difficult risks or challenging optimistic forecasts.
• Analytical, pragmatic and action‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Knowledge of qualitative/quantitative risk methods and contingency logic.
• Familiarity with ISO 31000 risk‑management standards.
• Strong facilitation and challenge skills with senior and technical stakeholders.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work environment (40% remote, 60% office).
• Standard benefits such as pension, six weeks of holidays and on‑site canteen.
• Career development support and inclusive workplace culture.