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Arcadis

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's/master's degree, 10+ years in a multinational firm, strong leadership, excellent communication, decision-making skills, and the ability to inspire and collaborate effectively.
  • You will implement risk processes, manage project performance, train teams, support bids, update risk registers, ensure compliance, and collaborate across departments to enhance risk management.

Requirements

  • The candidate should have a bachelor or master's degree and at least 10+ years of experience leading and growing a significant business function within a multinational engineering or professional services firm. The candidate will be able to inspire multi-disciplinary teams around a common purpose and demonstrate significant leadership capability.
  • The right candidate possesses a high level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility and flexibility. Further the candidate will bring excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization in particular senior levels. A pragmatic attitude is vital.
  • An excellent understanding of and appreciation for business needs.
  • A well-developed understanding of and appreciation for organizational mission, values, and goals and consistent application of this knowledge.
  • Observation and persuasion skills especially with internal stakeholders (e.g. Global Business Area directors, and local workforce).
  • An ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily-understood, authoritative, and actionable manner.
  • Time management and ability to multi-task with competing priorities.
  • Excellent decision-making capabilities and ability to make decisions and deal with conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Risk Processes and procedures
  • Formal Pursuit phase to Delivery phase hand-off between Growth & Operations to document baseline scope, price, execution basis, risks & contingency
  • Implement process and procedures
  • Close review of scope and change control
  • Knowledge and training
  • Manage “levers” for project performance via leading indicators – these are the basis to trigger increasing levels of intervention for variance
  • Ensure that PM’s and Operational Risk Leads are properly trained
  • Support and working with growth on pricing and risk elements on key bids
  • Data repository and reporting
  • Regular updating of risk register, risk contingency, mitigation costs and reserves
  • Ensure timely data collection
  • Compliance
  • Reliable, accurate & efficient dashboard/reporting; add KPIs & RAG status
  • Implement process and procedures
  • Monitor compliance during project reviews
  • Governance
  • Development of Project Watch Lists and present consolidated results during quarterly Risk Management calls
  • Project Reviews where specialist Commercial acumen is required
  • Risk Regime in place
  • Project/commercial support
  • Collaborating with growth/finance/legal
  • Intervene where risks are not being managed properly and provide direct support to ensure processes and solutions are implemented
  • Key shared accountabilities
  • Interface point with Business Unit Operations Director
  • Interface with Business Unit Global Excellence Centre Manager(s) and Project Delivery And Performance Manager(s)
  • Interface with Growth on key pursuits
  • Interface with Quality and Safety Leads
  • Interface with Global Business Area/Global Operations and Project Services Risk Manager
  • Interface with Enterprise Risk Function
  • Responsible for project risk and multiplier set up in conjunction with the Business Unit Director

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Project Risk & Commercial Manager role at Arcadis?

The primary focus is to manage project risk and commercial aspects, ensuring consistency in approach and operations across the Architecture & Urbanism - Global Division.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree and at least 10+ years of experience leading significant business functions within a multinational engineering or professional services firm.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Applicants should have experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and demonstrate significant leadership capability in a large organization.

What kind of training will be provided to project managers and operational risk leads?

Training will focus on managing project performance through leading indicators and ensuring their understanding of pricing and risk elements on key bids.

How does Arcadis define its corporate values in relation to this role?

The role requires a strong understanding and appreciation for organizational mission, values, and goals, with consistent application of this knowledge in all activities.

Is there an expectation for this role to interact with other departments?

Yes, regular interfaces are expected with various units including Growth, Business Unit Operations, Quality and Safety Leads, and the Enterprise Risk Function.

What types of responsibilities are included in compliance for this position?

Responsibilities include ensuring reliable and accurate reporting, monitoring compliance during project reviews, and implementing necessary processes and procedures.

What personal qualities are important for success in this role?

Important qualities include intellectual agility, excellent interpersonal skills, a pragmatic attitude, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

What is the salary range for the Project Risk & Commercial Manager position?

The salary range is CAD 94,694 - 140,000, depending on factors like experience, education, and internal equity.

What is Arcadis's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Arcadis is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, actively encouraging applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.

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Arcadis

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, digital and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. We exist to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges, from the impact of climate change to increasing urbanization and digital transformation – all with the goal of improving quality of life for people around the world. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.