Manager – Project Risk and Contingency – Project and Program Delivery

KPMG Australia is part of a global network delivering professional services across diverse industries. Our people collaborate to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and create sustainable growth. We seek talented professionals who can make an extraordinary impact for our clients, our firm, and the wider community.

Our Project and Program Delivery team partners with clients to improve project success by addressing challenges in developing and delivering major infrastructure programs. We provide integrated services in project management, project controls, planning, design, and contract assurance—leveraging data-driven tools and methodologies to enhance outcomes across the entire project lifecycle.

Embedded within KPMG's Infrastructure, Assets & Places group, we offer deep sector expertise and access to global best practices, working across transport, energy, utilities, social infrastructure, and major capital projects.

Your Opportunity

Are you an experienced project risk professional with a passion for infrastructure delivery? We're seeking a Manager – Project Risk and Contingency to lead project risk facilitation and project assurance for some of Australia's most complex and high-profile projects.

About the Role

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead and facilitate project risk workshops (both qualitative and quantitative) with senior stakeholders across major infrastructure sectors, including transport, energy, water and wastewater, social infrastructure, etc.
• Deliver qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, including cost and schedule risk analysis and contingency modelling
• Develop and implement contingency modelling strategies using industry-leading tools.
• Provide strategic risk insights to support project assurance and governance.
• Translate complex risk data into actionable recommendations for executives and project teams.
• Undertake project health check and assurance across cost estimation, project planning & scheduling, risk and contingency, governance, integrated project controls, systems and tools, document management, etc.

Your Experience

• Proven experience in project risk management within infrastructure sectors such as transport, energy, utilities, or social infrastructure.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in cost and schedule risk modelling, including Monte Carlo simulation.
• Proficiency in risk software such as @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Cost & Risk, Acumen Fuse & Risk, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project MSP, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with project controls systems (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and data analytics tools (Power BI desirable).
• Experience in project assurance and governance frameworks is highly regarded

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical), Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Engineers Australia Risk Engineering Society (RES) Contingency Management Professional (CMP), PMI-RMP, AACE, or equivalent) are advantageous.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.