Senior Risk Manager

SENIOR RISK MANAGER

The role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to lead the has enterprise-wide accountability for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving Saab’s risk management framework. In addition, the Senior Risk Manager has specific accountability for the Enterprise Partnering Agreement (EPA) risk management process for Systems Delivery Group  

The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting other business lines and functions on risk management issues, ensuring robust governance practices and supporting strategic decision making as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel from time to time.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Establish, maintain and continuously Saab’s enterprise risk management framework including reporting to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on the management of enterprise risks.
• Embed risk management within the SDG in relation to the EPA and facilitate risk reporting to the Commonwealth as required by the EPA.
• Promote a risk culture across Saab and, in particular, in SDG and other business lines and functions as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel.
• Working with the ELT, business lines and functions, define risk taxonomy, appetite, methodology and reporting standards.
• Facilitate identification and assessment of enterprise and project risks.
• Analyze risk information for the ELT and identify normalization of deviance and “Swiss-cheese” effects.
• Review and challenge business risk assessments and recommend appropriate risk treatments and mitigation strategies
• Monitor risk assessment and emerging risk across the organization to support proactive risk management ad informed decision making
• Support risk-informed decision-making on major projects with SDG, and other business lines and functions as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel.
• Ensure clarity of risk ownership with SDG, and other business lines and functions as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home will be discussed after probation and manager’s approval.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Demonstrated understanding of best practice risk management including ISO 31000.
• Significant experience designing, managing, and maintaining enterprise and project risk management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk governance and executive decision-making processes.
• Ability to challenge senior leaders on risk issues in a polite and respectful way.
• Experience facilitating risk identification and assessment across complex organizations.
• Proven capability in synthesizing risk information into clear, decision-focused insights.
• Sound knowledge of defense, engineering or software businesses AND highly regulated security environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with business managers, functional leads, executives and customer representatives.
• High level of judgement, integrity, and professional independence.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in a team environment.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• Certified Practising Risk Manager.
• Member of the Risk Management Institute of Australasia.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or a business discipline.

As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Citizenship and a valid Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level or have the ability to gain one. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.