Risk Lead

Salary : 150,000 QAR depending on experience

What you’ll be doing :

Create, develop, implement, and maintain the Risk Management Plan, Opportunities Management Plan, and Issues Management Plan.

Implement risk management procedures and utilise the risk toolset across assigned programme areas — typically providing direct support to multiple CAMs or a defined major work area within the programme (e.g. Delivery Directorate).

Act as lead user for the Predict! toolset, managing Predict! dashboards for the Qatar Programme and supporting projects.

Monitor and report progress on a regular (minimum monthly) basis, in line with programme and project reporting requirements.

Audit and assess the quality, application, and effectiveness of risk management processes within assigned areas.

Provide assurance and insight on risk management activities to the Project Manager (Risk) and wider Programme / Project Management teams.

Your skills and experiences :

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Risk Management policies, tools techniques, practices, processes, procedures and systems.

Comprehensive Risk Management experience demonstrated in a professional capacity and the specialist skills to ensure procedures are followed with the ability to define the standards which the others will operate. Guides others in application of Risk Management processes.

Good analytical skill set with proven ability to integrate, interpret and articulate risk information within own project area.

APM PMQ, Prince2 or other Project Management related qualification.

Previous experience of the Predict! toolset.

Previous experience of working with international partners.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air Programme Management Team : Working for BAE Systems in Qatar offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s leading defence, aerospace, and security organisations in a dynamic international environment. The Qatar programmes play a key role in supporting the delivery and sustainment of advanced air capabilities for the Qatar Armed Forces. Employees benefit from working within a high-performing, multicultural team, collaborating with both UK and Qatari stakeholders to deliver complex , cutting-edge projects that enhance national defence capability. BAE Systems in Qatar places considerable emphasis on professional development, technical excellence, and cultural collaboration, offering the chance to work at the forefront of innovation while living and working in a region of strategic global importance.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date : 18th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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