Risk Manager – Rail Sector – Up to £45,000Central London | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

I am working with a leading rail operator in Central London seeking a proactive Risk Manager to join their Project Management Office (PMO). This role is key to strengthening risk oversight, reporting and governance across a complex programme portfolio.

Purpose of the Role

• Support the PMO in monitoring Strategic, Business, Programme and Project risks.
• Analyse data and ensure accurate, timely information flow between Project Teams and Governance Boards.
• Provide analytical support to the Programme and wider PMO.
• Develop risk management capability, coordinating assurance activities and reporting.
• Manage project management software and support reporting processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain and improve frameworks, processes and standards for risk management.
• Ensure accurate project documentation across programmes.
• Embed and enhance the RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies & Opportunities) Framework.
• Coach colleagues to promote proactive risk management.
• Engage senior stakeholders to identify and update Programme, Strategic and Business risks.
• Lead assurance reviews and RAIDO reporting.
• Facilitate risk forums and challenge mitigation actions.
• Produce timely RAIDO reports.
• Train new starters on Workfront.
• Work with data owners to ensure accurate, consistent reporting.
• Support Power BI reporting and deputise for the Reporting Systems Analyst.
• Assess processes and compliance checks, making improvement recommendations.
• Lead ad hoc projects to enhance governance, reporting and delivery efficiency.

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of project lifecycles, governance and assurance.
• Experience supporting complex projects/programmes within a PMO or delivery function.
• Strong understanding of RAIDO and project reporting.
• Proficient in Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio.
• Experience using Workfront or willingness to learn.
• Experience with Box/SharePoint desirable.
• Ability to review project documentation (e.g. scopes, PIDs).

Skills

• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large volumes of information.
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative).
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced PMO environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• PMO/Project Management/Business Analysis qualification desirable.